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Avery Ellie's Brown Ale

Avery Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Brown Ale · One of 17 American Brown Ales in hopIQ

Named after Adam Avery's beloved Labrador. A smooth, malt-forward brown ale with caramel, chocolate and a gentle nuttiness. The most laid-back beer in Avery's portfolio — named for the dog who kept the brewery calm.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber19
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Substantial body.

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Brown Ale.
Malt character
malty
caramel
chocolate
nutty
bready
roasted
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Featured inThe Best American Dark Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Avery Ellie's Brown Ale

Appearance

Ellie's Brown Ale presents a deep mahogany to brown hue with excellent clarity and a thin, persistent tan head that settles gracefully. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation that reflects the beer's approachable nature.

mahogany browncleartan headmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with inviting chocolate and caramel notes, complemented by warm toasted grain and subtle nutty undertones. There's minimal hop presence, allowing the malt character to shine through with gentle roasted grain aromas that are neither aggressive nor subdued.

chocolatecaramel malttoasted grainnutty

Taste

Ellie's enters smooth and malt-centric, with rich chocolate and caramel flavors building through the mid-palate alongside subtle nuttiness and bread-like grain character. The 23 IBU provide gentle, well-balanced bitterness that complements rather than dominates, creating an exceptionally approachable drinking experience.

malt-forwardchocolatebalanced bitternesssmooth

Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with lingering chocolate and caramel notes that fade gracefully without astringency. The aftertaste remains pleasant and inviting, encouraging another sip.

clean finishdrylingering chocolate
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Avery Ellie's Brown Ale

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Avery Ellie's Brown Ale

About American Brown Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Brown Ale?

American Brown Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Brown Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, smooth, chocolate character as Avery Ellie's Brown Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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