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Vintage Brown

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A brown ale built on European specialty malt and traditional English hops. The colour is deep chestnut under a beige head. Toast, caramel and a light hazelnut note dominate the aroma, with a trace of dried fruit underneath and almost no roast bitterness. The body is medium and lightly sweet, the hopping earthy and low, and the finish is dry with the toasted malt note returning.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
Canadian Brewing Awards
★Silver — Canadian Brewing Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastycaramelearthy
toasty
caramel
earthy
nutty
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Toast and caramel dominate the nose, supported by a delicate hazelnut character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vintage Brown

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown beneath a beige head of moderate density. The beer presents clear, bright appearance with good clarity. Head retention is solid, building a light lace around the glass as you drink.

deep chestnutbeige headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

Toast and caramel dominate the nose, supported by a delicate hazelnut character. Beneath lies a subtle dried fruit undertone—raisin and prune—while roasted notes remain restrained. The traditional English hops contribute a gentle earthiness without aggression.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnesshazelnutdried fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with toasted grain and caramel malt, establishing a lightly sweet middle with medium body. Earthy hop bitterness arrives low and integrated, complementing the malt without dominating. Hazelnut and light dark fruit notes weave through, creating a smooth, balanced profile.

toasty, caramelearthy hopsnutty maltsmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

Dry finish with toasted malt returning prominently. The aftertaste lingers gently, earthy and slightly sweet, fading cleanly without astringency.

drytoasted return
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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