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A roasty American Brown Ale, hopped with Centennial, Cascade and a touch of Columbus, brewed with the house ale yeast and kept in stainless steel at 5.5%. George was the grandfather's brother, and the brewery stands on land that was once home to him and his 13 siblings. The beer belongs to the Ancestral series, the family-named beers of Hill Farmstead.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark21
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedhoppymalty
roasted
hoppy
malty
earthy
toasty
chocolate
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted and toasted grain, supported by subtle chocolate and caramel notes from the Malz.
also:nutty,caramel,dark fruit
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for George

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with a reddish undertone, clear and bright in the glass. The head forms dense and persistent, settling into fine lacing that clings to the walls. Carbonation is gentle and even, creating a refined visual presentation.

deep chestnut brownclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted and toasted grain, supported by subtle chocolate and caramel notes from the Malz. Centennial and Cascade hops add a measured citrus brightness without dominating, while a touch of Columbus provides gentle herbal depth. The overall profile is balanced and inviting, with no harsh edges.

roasted graincocoa, caramelcitrus brightness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with the roasted character building through the mid-palate alongside dark chocolate and light caramel sweetness. The citrus notes from the noble hops emerge cleanly, while 30 IBUs provide restrained bitterness that never overwhelms. The finish shows good integration of all components without astringency.

smooth malt baseroast, dark chocolatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering roasted grain and a gentle citrus echo. The aftertaste is dry and clean, leaving a pleasant toasted impression without any sticky residue.

roasted graindry, clean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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 American Brown Ale

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