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Calverley's Brown Ale

Calverley's Brewery
United Kingdom·Brown Ale
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Calverley's Brown Ale is modelled on the northern English examples of the style. The grist combines Brown, Munich and Chocolate malts, and the two hops, Comet and Citra, add a fruity note on top of a malt-forward base. It joined the line-up in August 2025 and has been on draught at the Mill Road taproom through 2026, with pours at the Engineer's House as well.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyfruitychocolate
malty
fruity
chocolate
citrusy
dark fruit
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with warm, toasted malt notes from the Brown and Chocolate malts, layered with gentle Munich sweetness.
also:nutty,caramel,bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Calverley's Brown Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to chestnut brown, with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent tan head that clings to the glass in fine lacework. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a smooth visual presentation without excessive fizz.

deep chestnutclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm, toasted malt notes from the Brown and Chocolate malts, layered with gentle Munich sweetness. Comet and Citra hops emerge as subtle fruity undertones—stone fruit and citrus—that complement rather than dominate the malt-forward character.

toasted maltchocolate notesstone fruit esterssubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, grainy malt sweetness, deepening into caramel and cocoa through the mid-palate. The 24 IBU bitterness is restrained and well-balanced, allowing the fruity hop character to emerge without sharpness, finishing with a clean, dry transition.

caramel sweetnesscocoa complexitybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering toasted malt and subtle chocolate warmth. The aftertaste remains dry and composed, free of harshness.

dry maltwarm chocolate fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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 Brown Ale

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