So Left Hand Brewing Company is only recently in the market here, and let me tell you, I’m pretty happy about it.

So many of their beers are great. I’d not had any before we got them in at the store, and I’m glad that I didn’t judge them on the rep they sent out – he didn’t really seem to know much about the beer he was selling, except what sold well.

In any case, we’re here to talk about beer. My favorite of theirs would have to be Jackman’s American Pale Ale.

What struck me immediately is a uniqueness in the hop character. Not only is it more prominent than what you expect in what people usually call a regular ol’ pale ale, but it was different. I couldn’t put my finger on it until we saw the info sheet on it. Its dry hopped with Mt Hood hops. This alone gives this beer such a great unique flavor that I’m in love with it. So much that the next IPA I brew will be dry-hopped in the same way.

Somewhat bitter in a very good way, an almost brown malt note in the aroma, and a tiny note of alcohol (its only 5.2%).

I really enjoy this beer a lot. It would make a great session beer, or something that’s good if you just want to change it up a bit without doing anything too radical.

No, I don’t just really enjoy this beer, I love this beer.

8/10