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Bonanza Brown

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One of Tenaya Creek's GABF medal winners — a classic American brown ale with chocolate malt sweetness, nutty character and a balanced hop finish. Super drinkable, the kind of beer you order a second without thinking.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark24
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatenuttyhoppy
chocolate
nutty
hoppy
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
Chocolate and roasted grain dominate the nose, supported by nutty undertones that suggest toasted hazelnuts or almonds.
also:roasted,dark fruit
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bonanza Brown

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with excellent clarity and a full tan head that clings persistently to the glass. The color suggests substantial caramel and chocolate malt presence, while fine carbonation delivers consistent bead formation and moderate lacing.

chestnut brownclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Chocolate and roasted grain dominate the nose, supported by nutty undertones that suggest toasted hazelnuts or almonds. A gentle hop presence adds herbal definition without overpowering the malt-forward character. The overall impression is clean and inviting.

chocolatetoasted nutsroasted grainsubtle herbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with chocolate sweetness and caramel depth that unfolds across the tongue. Mid-palate develops nutty, malty character with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Moderate bittering from noble-style hops emerges in the mid-to-late palate, balancing the malt sweetness without asserting dominance.

chocolate maltnuttybalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering chocolate and nut notes. The aftertaste remains clean and slightly dry, leaving no cloying residue.

chocolate aftertastedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
79
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?

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

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