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Fade to Black Volume 1

1 rating: 4.0

A foreign export stout from Left Hand Brewing Company.

Fade to Black Volume 1 is the first edition of a new winter seasonal by Left Hand Brewing Company. It is a foreign export stout, which is stronger than most stouts (with the exception of imperial stouts). Left Hand is a Colorado … see full wiki

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A great strong stout from Left Hand

Dec 16, 2009

by beer_einstein

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Fade to Black is an export stout from Left Hand Brewing, a brewery I’ve subconsciously snubbed until now because I didn’t like their labels (their web site is pretty cool, though). But this new seasonal beer inflamed my interest with its etched black and white artwork and Gothic lettering. The ale inside also enchants; it pours bulletproof black with a compact, light-mocha head that exhales coffee and roasted wood. Chocolaty malt sweetness and darkly toasted bread hit the palate first, followed by an onslaught of burnt espresso beans and smoke. Even the aftertaste evokes freshly brewed coffee.

This style originated in tropical regions, where it was brewed to be stronger than typical stouts to survive overseas journeys. They also tend to have more alcohol and a more intense roasted flavor. And Fade to Black is a great example of the style. I can't wait to drink future iterations.

To learn more about this beer and others, check out beer(ein)stein.com!

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devora December 16, 2009

I honestly thought that this review was going to be about the movie or the video game when you first added it as a data point, but I'm pleasantly surprised that it's about a coffee'ish beer. Thanks for sharing, Scott! :)