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Bellaire Brown

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Big notes of chocolate, toasted malt, caramel and coffee define this full-bodied brown ale, which stays dry and unfussy on the palate. It is named after the brewery's hometown of Bellaire, and the town's clock tower on the label is a nod to small-town northern Michigan. 7% ABV, 19 IBU.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeecaramel
chocolate
coffee
caramel
roasted
malty
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted chocolate and brewed coffee, underpinned by toasted Malz and subtle caramel sweetness.
also:nutty,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bellaire Brown

◎ Appearance

Deep brown color with a warm, reddish undertone, reflecting the roasted Malz character within. The head forms with modest density and shows steady Schaumhaftung down the glass. Clarity is good, with a clean shine that speaks to clean fermentation.

deep brownreddish undertonemoderate headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted chocolate and brewed coffee, underpinned by toasted Malz and subtle caramel sweetness. A whisper of dark fruit and hazelnut rounds out the bouquet without muddying it. The overall profile is restrained and inviting rather than aggressive.

roasted chocolatecoffeetoasted malthazelnut

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with chocolate and caramel notes establishing themselves immediately on the palate. The mid-palate shows coffee depth and roasted grain character, while 19 IBU provides gentle bitterness that never dominates. The finish stays dry, allowing the malt character to linger without cloy.

chocolate-forwardcoffeedry finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and malty, fading gradually with traces of toasted grain and a subtle nuttiness. No warming alcohol presence detracts from the composed, unhurried close.

dry maltylong finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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