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Nut Brown Ale

Felinfoel Brewery
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🌍 Wales · Brown Ale · One of 5 Brown Ales in hopIQ

A robust brown ale from the Welsh valleys with a distinctive nutty character at its core. The malt brings caramel depth and butterscotch-vanilla aromas that linger in the glass, while the palate unfolds as full-bodied and assertively bitter—the kind of bitterness that doesn't shout but settles into the back of the throat with purpose. The finish turns slightly sweet and fruity, a turn that softens the edges without erasing them. At 4.3 percent alcohol, it's built for an afternoon session or early evening when you want substance without heaviness. Drink it cool, around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, to let the nutty warmth come through.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Brown Ale.
Malt character
nutty
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
vanilla
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nut Brown Ale

Appearance

Deep amber-brown at SRM 20, presenting a rich and inviting hue that speaks to generous malt selection. The beer displays good clarity with a firm, tan head that leaves distinct lacing down the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a smooth, approachable mouthfeel.

deep amber-browncleartan head with lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced nuttiness—walnut and almond notes form the character's backbone. Supporting that are warm waves of caramel, butterscotch, and vanilla, all drawn from patient malt work that lingers sweetly in the glass. There is no aggressive hop character; instead, the aroma remains inviting and malt-forward throughout.

nutty, walnut-drivencaramel and butterscotchvanilla warmth

Taste

The palate enters full-bodied and assertive, with the nut character immediate and sustained across the tongue. Caramel sweetness and malt depth build through the mid-palate, supported by a purposeful bitterness that settles into the back of the throat rather than dominating outright. This is a beer built for contemplation—the flavors layer rather than shout, and the alcohol (4.3%) stays entirely in the background.

full-bodiedassertive bitternessnutty throughout

Finish

The finish softens into subtle sweetness and fruity notes that ease the bitterness without erasing it. A pleasant warmth lingers, inviting another sip rather than demanding it.

fruity fadelingering warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Nut Brown Ale

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Nut Brown Ale

About Brown Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Brown Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same nutty, full-bodied, caramel character as Nut Brown Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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