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Nut Brown Ale

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Biscuit, mild cocoa and earthy hops define this malt-forward brown ale, deep mahogany in color with a full body and a creamy mouthfeel. A tribute to one of the brewery's favorite British styles, it is sessionable at 5% ABV and 12 IBU. It took Gold at the 2015 San Diego International Beer Competition and is brewed year-round.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2015
San Diego International Beer Competition
American-Style Brown Ale
★Gold — San Diego International Beer Competition (American-Style Brown Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyearthybready
malty
earthy
bready
chocolate
nutty
caramel
Aroma
Inviting malt-led nose with prominent biscuit and bread grain character, supported by subtle cocoa and chocolate undertones.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nut Brown Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany hue with excellent clarity and a warm, inviting translucence. The head forms dense and persistent, settling into fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass walls. Moderate carbonation shows as a gentle stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

deep mahoganyclear, brightpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Inviting malt-led nose with prominent biscuit and bread grain character, supported by subtle cocoa and chocolate undertones. Earthy hop notes emerge in the background, lending a gentle herbal restraint without dominating. No yeast esters or phenols intrude; the bouquet remains clean and sessionable.

biscuit, grainmild cocoaearthy hops

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry delivers a rich, malty sweetness anchored by biscuit and bread notes, with developing chocolate and subtle nuttiness across the mid-palate. The creamy mouthfeel is supported by balanced, minimal bitterness (12 IBU) that allows the malt character to remain foremost. Finish is smooth and dry without harsh tannins.

malt-forwardcreamy, full bodybiscuit, chocolate

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering malt sweetness and a soft, earthy hop presence. Aftertaste remains clean and slightly caramel-tinged, inviting another sip.

malt-sweetsmooth, dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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