Left Hand XXXmas Ale

Left Hand XXXmas Ale

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Brewed by Left Hand Brewing Company

Longmont, CO, United States

Style:  Spiced Beer

8.6% Alcohol by Volume

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XXXmas Ale is a spiced strong ale, using all natural ingredients to give its its festive nature. We brew this beer from a relatively high initial gravity to give it strength and body. This is (in our opinion) appropriate to a winter beer, and it helps to balance the numerous spices added. Honey is also added to increase fermentable sugars and give additional sweetness. Northern Brewer and Saaz hops are used sparingly, to allow the spices to evidence themselves. We add ground nutmeg, whole cloves, crushed cinnamon, orange zest and chopped ginger to spice the beer. Carbonation is low to accentuate the flavor of the beer and spices. It's like a liquid cake. Brew water is relatively soft.