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Brewhouse Brown

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Chocolate and toffee meet a smooth, dry finish in this brown ale. It was first brewed in the original brewhouse, in the basement of an old antique store in downtown Blanco, and it is one of the beers that started it all for Real Ale: a dark ale that stands for traditional beer making, simple and classic. Brewed at 5.4% ABV and 30 IBU.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecaramelmalty
chocolate
caramel
malty
dark fruit
roasted
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with rich chocolate and caramel sweetness, grounded by roasted malt complexity.
also:nutty,bready
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brewhouse Brown

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with a warm, translucent clarity that reveals the beer's true character. A moderate tan head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing, settling into a collar that persists through the drink. Carbonation is moderate and measured, producing a gentle cascade that supports the visual presentation.

mahogany brownclear, warmpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rich chocolate and caramel sweetness, grounded by roasted malt complexity. Subtle dark fruit notes emerge beneath the surface, joined by gentle toasted grain and nutty undertones. The overall aromatics are clean and restrained, with no sharp alcohol or oxidative character—inviting without being intrusive.

chocolate, caramelroasted maltdark fruit, nutty

◐ Taste

The palate delivers smooth, full malt character with prominent chocolate and toffee notes that coat the mouth pleasantly. Mid-palate reveals layered complexity: toasted grain, dark fruit, and gentle nutty notes add depth without overwhelming sweetness. Bitterness is balanced and restrained at 30 IBU, providing just enough grip to lead into a clean, drying finish.

chocolate, toffeemalty, smoothbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish transitions cleanly from sweetness to a dry, malt-driven conclusion that lingers with subtle roasted grain character. Aftertaste remains dry and composed, with no cloying residue—a hallmark of disciplined traditional brewcraft.

dry, cleanmalt-forward
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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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