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BB Brown Ale

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An organic brown ale with a fine balance of light caramel sweetness, roasted malt and a hint of rye bread; the scent brings roasted malt with a touch of dried fruit and caramel. The body is full and malty and sweet, ending in a well-balanced bitter finish, with American hops giving the fruit a discreet bitterness. Mahogany brown under a fine light-brown head.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
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
toastynuttycaramel
toasty
nutty
caramel
bready
malty
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose, with a subtle sweetness of caramel and dark dried fruit notes layering underneath.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BB Brown Ale

◎ Appearance

Mahogany brown with excellent clarity and a fine light-brown head that settles into persistent lacing around the glass. The color deepens toward ruby at the edges when held to light. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft visual presence without aggression.

mahogany brownpersistent headclear

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, with a subtle sweetness of caramel and dark dried fruit notes layering underneath. A faint bread-like quality emerges as the beer warms, reminiscent of toasted rye crust. The American hops contribute a gentle fruity undertone without asserting themselves aggressively.

roasted maltdried fruitcaramelrye bread notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with balanced caramel sweetness and nutty malt character, moving into toasty, bready complexity at mid-palate. The body is full and malty, carried by the organic grain bill with a touch of rye contributing structure. American hops surface in the mid-palate as a discreet fruity bitterness, leading into a well-composed bitter finish that does not overpower.

toastynutty maltrye characterbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a clean, moderately bitter aftertaste that lingers without harsh edges. The malty sweetness recedes gracefully, leaving a dry, slightly hoppy impression and a subtle bread-crust note on the palate.

dry finishmoderate bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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