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Brooklyn Brown

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Brooklyn Brown came back into the range as a winter seasonal after a pause. It is brewed entirely from American ingredients, with pale, crystal, chocolate and black malts and Willamette hops. Dark toast, gentle cacao and light caramel lead the flavour, with a touch of toffee and a faint roasted edge. The body is creamy yet not heavy, and the hops lend a mild citrus note and a moderate bitterness to the dry finish.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastychocolatecaramel
toasty
chocolate
caramel
malty
roasted
citrusy
Aroma
Dark toast and chocolate notes dominate the nose, with a gentle sweetness from caramel undertones.
also:nutty
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brooklyn Brown

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with excellent clarity and a dense, tan head that adheres well to the glass walls. The color sits at the darker end of the brown ale spectrum, reflecting the blend of crystal, chocolate, and black malts. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting steady lacing throughout the drink.

deep chestnut brownexcellent claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Dark toast and chocolate notes dominate the nose, with a gentle sweetness from caramel undertones. The Willamette hops contribute a subtle herbal character without dominating the malt-forward profile. A faint roasted edge rounds out the bouquet, creating an inviting and balanced first impression.

dark toast, chocolategentle caramel sweetnesssubtle herbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced dark toast and soft cacao, followed by light caramel and a touch of toffee in the mid-palate. The body is creamy and approachable without heaviness, allowing the malt complexity to shine. A mild citrus note from the hops builds toward a moderate, dry bitterness that frames the finish cleanly.

toast, cacao, toffeecreamy mouthfeelmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering roasted grain and a subtle hop-driven bitterness. No sweetness remains, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry finishroasted grain notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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