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About Brown Ale
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What is a Brown Ale?
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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale
◎ Appearance
Maduro Brown Ale presents a deep mahogany to dark brown color with excellent clarity, allowing light to pass through with rich amber highlights. The head is modest but persistent, forming a tan collar that gradually recedes to a thin ring. Carbonation is moderate, creating a gentle stream of bubbles that maintains the beer's refined character.
◌ Aroma
The nose is immediately complex, leading with roasted malt and cocoa powder aromas enhanced by the distinctive maduro tobacco leaf influence. Secondary notes of caramel, toasted wood, and subtle licorice create depth and intrigue. A gentle nuttiness and earthy undertones round out the bouquet without any aggressive hop character.
◐ Taste
Entry brings rich chocolate and roasted grain flavors that coat the palate with a full body and warming character. The mid-palate reveals layered complexity with cocoa, caramel sweetness, and the signature tobacco influence balanced by subtle spice and woody notes. Bitterness is restrained and well-integrated at 30 IBUs, providing structure without overshadowing the malt-forward profile.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering notes of roasted grain, cocoa, and subtle tobacco that fade gracefully. A slight woody and licorice aftertaste persists, encouraging contemplation rather than demanding another immediate sip.
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