Wake Up Dead - Left Hand Brewing Company

brother_kenneth

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

22oz bottle, poured into a tumbler glass.

A- Pours jet black with a small amount of light cream colored head.

S- Coffee and dark roasted malts are in the forefront here. I can also smell a sweetness reminding me of raisins, dates, etc.

T- Very bold and slightly smokey. Syrupy sweet up front and bitter on the finish. Coffee is abundant along with some chocolate. The alcohol is fairly noticeable, but it is not really bad, in my opinion; although it does seem to be getting worse as I drink it. Tiny amount of carbonation, medium body. Definitely not as thick as other similar stouts.

O- I would consider this to be a good imperial stout. I would not consider it a favorite, but would probably buy again.

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2012 22:04:37 | More by brother_kenneth

jl28r1

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

05-18-2013 16:55:05 | More by jl28r1

VAcrossr

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-17-2013 19:28:41 | More by VAcrossr

Chrily

Norway

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-16-2013 12:43:40 | More by Chrily

calcnerd

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

05-16-2013 01:24:25 | More by calcnerd

ajtorres311

Florida

3/5  rDev -21.9%

05-15-2013 16:50:04 | More by ajtorres311

illy0sis

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

05-14-2013 22:19:46 | More by illy0sis

CaptDavyJones

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-12-2013 23:39:41 | More by CaptDavyJones

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-12-2013 21:33:22 | More by twenty5

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -21.9%

05-12-2013 17:05:29 | More by mikeburd1128

Noyt

Quebec (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

05-12-2013 02:19:07 | More by Noyt

ToddHolder

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-11-2013 01:22:51 | More by ToddHolder

Zimm

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

05-10-2013 11:47:18 | More by Zimm

metter98

New York

3.69/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: The beer is jet black in color. It poured with a short tan head that quickly died down, leaving only bits of bubbles on the surface and a thin ring of bubbles around the edge of the glass.
S: Initially, there are moderate aromas of licorice and raisins in the nose. These die down a bit and notes of dark roasted malts become apparent as the beer warms up.
T: The taste is similar to the smell but also has some notes of roasted malts and a light amount of bitterness.
M: It feels medium- to full-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation. Hints of warmth from the alcohol are detectable.
O: I thought this was an average beer compared to other Russian Imperial Stouts and could have used more roasted flavors and bitterness.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 04:41:52 | More by metter98

archero

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-09-2013 06:00:46 | More by archero

WDJersey

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-09-2013 04:31:26 | More by WDJersey

kingmaker

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

05-08-2013 03:59:58 | More by kingmaker

WolfsbaneBloom

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-06-2013 04:50:57 | More by WolfsbaneBloom

TheMultiYeast

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-06-2013 02:56:22 | More by TheMultiYeast

DenverHopHead

Colorado

4.23/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Here is another Imperial Stout that I didn't have great expectations for, but ended up being very pleased! Compared to some more notable Imperial Stouts like Yeti and Old Rasputin, I found this to be just as good. I wasn't blown away by any one characteristic, but wasn't disappointed by one either. Very good beer!

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 17:44:47 | More by DenverHopHead

ShemRahBoo

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-04-2013 16:22:03 | More by ShemRahBoo

cfinch2

Virginia

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-03-2013 01:03:22 | More by cfinch2

rhoadsrage

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

(Served in a snifter)
A- This beer pours an opaque deep brown body with a thick head that is a mass of microbubbles that takes on a milkshake quality. There is a microcarbonation that fights its way to the surface. The head leaves rings with each sip.

S- The faint smoky note to the full char of black malt has a soft bacon note that grows and some nice roasted raw grain notes aswell.

T- The leather and vinous flavors to the black roasted malt has some dark raisin to it and a slightly dry finish. There is a bacon smoke and leather hint that lingers and becomes a bit inky as it opens up. The bitterness in the finish turns to a green wood note as it warms.

M- The medium mouthfeel has a nice alcohol warmth to it.

O- Big complex dry beer with a unique character to the black malt. Leather and smoke hints and some dark dried fruit really make this a great sipper.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 21:12:43 | More by rhoadsrage

canawler

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-02-2013 11:52:30 | More by canawler

Jessenimmo

California

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

05-02-2013 01:05:04 | More by Jessenimmo