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Brick Field Brown

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Malt-forward and robust, with earthy aromas and flavours of demerara, smooth oak and hazelnuts. A traditional English-style Brown Ale first released in autumn 2016, originally with American Willamette hops and in recent batches with Challenger and Goldings. It is now a seasonal, available only on cask.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
maltyearthynutty
malty
earthy
nutty
oak
caramel
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with earthy, mineral notes characteristic of traditional English brewing.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brick Field Brown

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with a reddish undertone, displaying excellent clarity. A dense, tan head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving fine lacing on each sip. Carbonation is gentle and measured, appropriate for a cask-conditioned ale.

deep chestnutpersistent headfine lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with earthy, mineral notes characteristic of traditional English brewing. Demerara sugar sweetness emerges clearly, interwoven with subtle hazelnut and smooth oak undertones. The hop character is restrained and herbaceous, contributing a gentle background without dominating the malt-forward profile.

earthy, mineraldemerara sweetnesshazelnut, oakherbaceous hops

◐ Taste

The palate is full and malt-driven, with the warm sweetness of demerara sugar providing the foundation. Hazelnut and oak flavours develop steadily, creating a rich, slightly woody character. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, lending structure without assertiveness; the overall impression remains smooth and balanced throughout.

malt-forwarddemerara, hazelnutsmooth oakmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with lingering sweetness and a subtle earthiness. A mild drying sensation from the oak and restrained hop bitterness fades gracefully, leaving no harsh edges.

clean, medium lengthlingering sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
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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