2008 Left Hand Chainsaw (Double Sawtooth)

2008 Left Hand Chainsaw (Double Sawtooth) 

Left Hand Brewing Co Longmont, CO.  Head Brewer: Ro Guenzel

Double ESB 9.4% ABV  750 ml   Beer Advocate:  B+  RateBeer: 95

A:   Pours a hazy copper orange with a moderate off-white head.  There is a bit of sediment in this bottle. Pour with care.  (do not bring the bottle back to upright between pours)

S:  Sweet malty caramel, toffee, and light cocoa aromas.  There is the remnants of citrusy hops but ever so slightly ( they fall off over time) 

T:  Flavors of nutty caramel, and toffee.  Delicious rich malts steal the show.

M:  Medium to full bodied with a rich, velvety mouthfeel.  Adequate carbonation for a 3 year old beer.

D:  This beer is a great food/dessert, after dinner beer or late night patio sipper.  

Food Pairing:  08 Chainsaw would pair great with the brat burger, cauliflower salad, sausages, waffle ice cream sandwich, funnel cake fried bananas.