Style: Brown Ale

ABV: 5.2 IBU: 20.0

95/100

Aroma:	11
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	20
Mouthfeel:	5

Black Lung Brewing Company Left Fork Kentucky Common Ale

What the brewers say

“Light and crushable with flaked maize, black malt, Noble hops.”

What our panel thought

“Opens with the aroma of a freshly cracked can of cola (with a hint of clove) in the fresh, damp undergrowth of a deep forest. A beautiful ride that includes a piney spritz and warmed graham cracker from the heat of a recently toasted marshmallow. Finishes dry and bitter.”

What our editors thought

“Slightly sweet corn note in the aroma with deeper toasted-bread and light lime highlights. Light tannic malt structure in the sip adds a pleasing spice to the deeper roast bitterness, while very light citrus and floral top notes offer an inviting character. Finishes cleanly and quickly, with a touch of lingering tannin more than bitterness.”

Review printed in: The Malt Is the Message (Spring 2024) (View All Issues)

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“Bright, fruity tropical notes in the nose of guava, mango, orange, pineapple are balanced by hints of pine, onion, and cedar. Carries all the way through the flavor. Firm bitterness. Balanced between tropical fruit and earthy notes, all within a soft malty body.”

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“Baker’s chocolate notes and roast malt combine with some pine and earthy hop elements in the nose. Bittersweet roast malt joins robust bitter chocolate in the initial sip. As it fades, the roast character reemerges and lends a light hint of smoke.”

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“Pine, diesel, onion, peppery spice, and subtle hints of orange in the nose lean hard into the West Coast. Pronounced resinous pine flavors with subtle hints of lemon, black tea, black pepper. Finish is dry and bitter, but the lightness of the body keeps it all from being too heavy-handed.”

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