Breweries sometimes brew a certain
beer each year that is different each time but may have some similarities. This
beer is Left Hand Brewing Fade to Black Vol. Five, 7.8% ABV. This version of
Fade to Black is a dark (black) rye beer. Some call this style of beer American
Black Ale. Fade to Black Vol. Five pours a somewhat thick black color with ruby
beige color with a quarter finger of quickly fading head that leave little wimpy
lacing. I found no light coming through nor did I find carbonation bubbles. The
aroma on this ale is slightly dominated by a black licorice scent with a very
faint spice note. I also found some chocolate and earthy pine note but they
were faint at best. The taste on Fade to Black Vol. Five is slightly bitter at
first, kind of like a black licorice bitterness followed by a light chocolate
and an earthy bitterness. The mouth feel is medium to slightly heavy and has a
bitter fuller finish. Fade to Black Vol. Five’s after taste is faintly semi
sweet with a little spicy bitterness. I found this not as well as I was hoping
it would be. So I would give this a C-. I wouldn’t have this again. Overall I
though it was to bitter and not enough of the rye was coming through, and
should’ve had a touch more sweetness. It was so unbalanced; I just think it
needs to have just few more of touches of rye and some sweetness to really make
this well-balanced black ale. Go out and try this and see if you agree or
disagree with me and form your own opinion. So I hope you have a Merry Christmas
and a happy New Year! Cheers! Please enjoy responsibly!
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