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Golden Brown

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Citrus peel, tropical fruit, biscuit and a little caramel meet a soft bitterness and a smooth, toasty brown malt finish. Citra and Mosaic hop this 4.5% hoppy brown ale, brewed with wheat malt, barley malt and oats, light chestnut with golden edges and a frothy head. Kompaan brewed it for mellow afternoons and radiant evenings, with The Stranglers as soundtrack.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytoasty
hoppy
citrusy
toasty
tropical
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus peel and tropical fruit notes from Citra and Mosaic hops, supported by warm biscuit and light caramel tones from the malt bill.
also:wheat,bready,nutty
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Brown

◎ Appearance

Golden Brown displays a light chestnut hue with golden highlights at the edges, catching the light with clarity and brightness. The beer is crowned with a persistent, frothy head that clings to the glass with fine lacing as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle liveliness without aggression.

light chestnutgolden highlightspersistent foamfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus peel and tropical fruit notes from Citra and Mosaic hops, supported by warm biscuit and light caramel tones from the malt bill. A gentle toastiness rounds out the profile, with subtle hints of wheat adding softness to the overall aromatic impression. The bouquet is inviting and balanced, neither aggressively hoppy nor malt-forward.

citrus peeltropical fruitbiscuitlight carameltoasty wheat

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the citrus and tropical fruit character, followed by a clean, bready malt sweetness that builds through the mid-palate. Wheat and oats contribute a smooth, almost creamy texture, while caramel provides subtle depth without cloying. A soft but persistent bitterness emerges mid-sip, balancing the malt's residual sweetness and integrating seamlessly into the overall character.

citrus-forwardtropical entrysmooth mouthfeelsoft bitternesscaramel balance

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with toasty brown malt notes taking center stage as the hops recede gracefully. A gentle nutty undertone and fading bitterness create a clean, satisfying conclusion that invites another sip.

dry finishtoasty maltlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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