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PB&J

Garrison Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Brown Ale · One of 12 Brown Ales in hopIQ

A blend of the house nut brown ale and the raspberry wheat ale, long a draught favourite and now canned in a limited run. It tastes the way the name suggests: roasted, nutty malt with cocoa and caramel on one side, bright raspberry with a light tartness on the other. The wheat portion softens the body, and at 13 IBU the bitterness barely registers. Deep reddish brown, sweet in the middle, dry at the end.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Soft bitterness.

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

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
roasted
wheat
chocolate
malty
Fermentation & yeast
tart
Distinctive notes
berry
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for PB&J

Appearance

Deep reddish-brown hue with solid opacity throughout. A modest off-white head forms and recedes to a thin collar, with light lacing clinging to the glass walls. Carbonation appears gentle, appropriate to the style's restrained 4.7% ABV.

reddish-brownmoderate headlaced retention

Aroma

The nose opens with warm roasted malt and toasted grain, followed by hazelnut and almond notes that anchor the profile. Chocolate and caramel sweetness emerge in the mid-range, while a subtle bright raspberry note lifts the finish, adding floral and slightly tart character without dominating.

roasted grainnutty, cocoaraspberry undertone

Taste

Entry is sweet and smooth, with nutty malt and chocolate leading. Mid-palate brings caramel richness balanced by light wheat softness, while the bright raspberry and subtle tartness cut through the sweetness without sharpness. At 13 IBU, bitterness is barely perceptible, allowing malt and fruit to remain the focus.

sweet malt entrychocolate, caramelgentle tartness

Finish

The finish transitions from sweet malt to a dry, clean conclusion. Lingering notes of roasted grain and a whisper of raspberry fade gradually, leaving minimal aftertaste.

dry endingclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of PB&J

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 PB&J

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, roasted, caramel character as PB&J will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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