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PB&J

Garrison Brewing Company
Canada·Brown Ale
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttyroastedcaramel
nutty
roasted
caramel
wheat
chocolate
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with warm roasted malt and toasted grain, followed by hazelnut and almond notes that anchor the profile.
also:tart,malty
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

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
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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About Brown Ale

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