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George

Hill Farmstead Brewery
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🌍 United States · American Brown Ale · One of 16 American Brown Ales in hopIQ

Hill Farmstead's brown ale, rightfully hopped with Centennial, Cascade, and a touch of Columbus. Roasty and smooth, with accents of chocolate and a balanced, hoppy finish.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark21
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

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 American Brown Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
roasted
chocolate
malty
caramel
toasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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About American Brown Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Brown Ale?

American 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 American Brown Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, smooth, chocolate character as George will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other American Brown Ales in hopIQ

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of George

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for George

Appearance

George presents a deep amber to brown hue, characteristic of the style at SRM 21. The beer displays good clarity with a modest tan head that settles to a thin collar, showing moderate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft visual texture to the pour.

deep amber-brownclearmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted grain notes underpinned by a subtle cocoa character. Centennial and Cascade hops contribute a restrained citrus backdrop—orange zest and gentle floral herbal tones—without overwhelming the malt foundation. A touch of Columbus provides a grounding spice that ties the aromatic profile together.

roasted graincocoacitrus-forward hopsbalanced

Taste

The palate leads with clean roasted malt flavors and a smooth chocolate undertone that develops mid-palate. Citrusy hop character from Cascade emerges alongside a restrained bitterness—the 30 IBU register as measured and integrated rather than assertive. Hints of toasted caramel and dark fruit round out the middle, with mild tannin grip from the roasted base.

roasted maltchocolatecitrusbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, fading through residual hop bitterness and a lingering cocoa-tinged dryness. Aftertaste remains clean with a slight astringent edge from the roast, encouraging another sip without becoming harsh.

drymoderately longhoppy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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