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Avery Ellie's Brown Ale

Avery Brewing Company
United States·American Brown Ale·Rank 28 of 30 · The Best American Dark Beers
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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
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltychocolatenutty
malty
chocolate
nutty
caramel
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with inviting chocolate and caramel notes, complemented by warm toasted grain and subtle nutty undertones.
also:roasted,bready,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

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
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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About American Brown Ale

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What is a American Brown Ale?

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