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Colorful Colorado

Left Hand Brewing Company
United States·IPA
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Dank, bold and aromatic, this hoppy brew delivers pineapple, pine and citrus notes. The name nods to the state Left Hand calls home, and the golden IPA, 6.6 % ABV, is meant for hitting the trail, carving the slopes or relaxing on the patio. It sits in cans all year and is one of three beers in the IPA Variety 12-pack.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
dankhoppypiney
dank
hoppy
piney
citrusy
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive noble hop character, delivering prominent pineapple and citrus top notes layered over a piney, herbaceous foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Colorful Colorado

◎ Appearance

Colorful Colorado presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible as delicate streams. The head forms quickly and holds with steady retention, leaving thin but persistent lacing on the glass as it recedes.

golden-amberclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive noble hop character, delivering prominent pineapple and citrus top notes layered over a piney, herbaceous foundation. Beneath the hop-forward profile lies subtle malt sweetness and a clean, dry undertone that keeps the aroma fresh and balanced.

dank hop oilspineapple, pine, citrusherbalclean malt bed

◐ Taste

The palate leads with bright tropical and citrus flavors that dominate the entry and mid-palate, supported by a light, crisp malt backbone. Bitterness builds steadily throughout, reaching moderate intensity without overwhelming the fruit-forward character; the finish remains dry and clean.

hoppy, fruity entrymoderate bitternesscrisp malt structuredry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with lingering herbal and piney notes fading into a pleasant, bitter dryness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no harsh edges or lingering sweetness.

herbal drynessrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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