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Maduro

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Toffee and chocolate macaroons on the nose, then semi-sweet chocolate, almond and brown sugar on the palate, ending in a dry, clean finish with notes of coffee grounds. Maduro is an English-style Brown Ale of moderate body and low alcohol at 5.5%, brewed with flaked oats, and it has won U.S. Open Beer Championship medals: Gold in 2011, Silver in 2017, 2018 and 2022.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2011
U.S. Open Beer Championship
English Brown Ale
Silver · 2017
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Brown Ale
Silver · 2018
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Brown Porters
Silver · 2022
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Brown Porters
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (English Brown Ale)
★Silver — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Brown Ale)
★Silver — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Brown Porters)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecleancoffee
chocolate
clean
coffee
nutty
toasty
malty
Aroma
Inviting nose of toffee and chocolate macaroons, underpinned by toasted grain and subtle coffee notes.
also:caramel,bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maduro

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The color sits at the darker end of the brown ale spectrum, suggesting generous use of roasted and caramel malts. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle cascade of bubbles and consistent lacing on the glass.

mahogany brownclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Inviting nose of toffee and chocolate macaroons, underpinned by toasted grain and subtle coffee notes. The flaked oats contribute a soft, creamy maltiness without heaviness. Hop character remains restrained, allowing the malt profile to lead while maintaining an overall clean, approachable character.

toffee, chocolatetoasted graincoffee undertonecreamy maltiness

◐ Taste

Semi-sweet chocolate and almond dominate the palate, joined by brown sugar sweetness and a subtle nuttiness that builds through the mid-palate. The moderate body feels smooth and balanced, with a gentle bitterness emerging toward the finish. Flaked oats lend a silky texture that enhances drinkability.

chocolate, almondbrown sugar sweetnessnuttysmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering notes of coffee grounds and a whisper of roasted grain. Bitterness fades quickly, leaving a pleasant, slightly grainy aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, cleancoffee notesshort to medium finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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