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Printshop Baker Creek

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Printshop's American brown ale — 5.5% ABV, toffee and hazelnut malt character, subtle chocolate undertone, moderate hop backing. Named for a Knox County landmark. The dark slot in a lineup dominated by pales and IPAs — approachable, sessionable, executed with the same care as the hop-forwards.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttymaltytoasty
nutty
malty
toasty
chocolate
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted hazelnut and toffee malt, grounded and inviting.
also:clean,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Printshop Baker Creek

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown, clear and bright with excellent visibility. A tan head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a stable foam collar that frames each sip.

deep amber-brownclear and brightpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted hazelnut and toffee malt, grounded and inviting. Subtle cocoa and biscuit undertones emerge beneath, while a restrained herbal hop presence provides gentle balance without dominating. No yeast-derived esters distract from the clean, malt-forward character.

roasted hazelnuttoffee maltcocoa undertoneherbal hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with nutty malt and caramel sweetness taking the lead. The mid-palate deepens with dark chocolate and toasted grain notes, while 30 IBU of moderate bitterness cuts through cleanly without harshness. The finish is dry but never austere, allowing the malt complexity to linger.

nutty malt sweetnessdark chocolatetoasted grainmoderate bitter backbone

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with hazelnut and cocoa, fading gradually to a dry, clean conclusion. At 5.5% ABV, the beer drinks remarkably light for its depth of flavor.

hazelnut cocoa fadedry clean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
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 American Brown Ale

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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.

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