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Left Handed Giant West Coast Pale

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Left Handed Giant's West Coast Pale is built on Heidelberg and heritage Golden Promise malt, which give a golden colour and a touch of honeyed sweetness. Whole-cone Simcoe goes in throughout the boil, backed by Cascade and Centennial as two further American varieties. A heavy Cascade dry hop brings intense citrus and a touch of bitterness, while Centennial adds a floral lift. The beer is brewed to 4.8%, contains barley and wheat and is vegan.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoneyfloral
citrusy
honey
floral
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus from whole-cone Simcoe and heavy Cascade dry-hopping, offering bright orange and grapefruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Left Handed Giant West Coast Pale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation throughout. The head forms dense and persistent, with good Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass as you drink. The overall presentation is clean and inviting.

bright goldenpersistent headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus from whole-cone Simcoe and heavy Cascade dry-hopping, offering bright orange and grapefruit notes. A subtle honeyed sweetness from Golden Promise and Heidelberg malts provides the foundation. Centennial adds a gentle floral backdrop that rounds out the hop character.

citrus forwardfloral lifthoneyed sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean grain base and soft honeyed sweetness from the malt bill, then transitions into focused citrus and pine from the Cascade-heavy dry-hop charge. The 38 IBUs deliver moderate bitterness without harshness, creating a balanced mid-palate that favors hop character over malt. The finish is dry and crisp.

citrus and pinebalanced bitternessdry grain base

◑ Finish

A clean, medium-length finish with lingering citrus notes and a subtle floral dryness. The aftertaste remains refreshing without any harsh edges or oxidative notes.

citrus persistencedry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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