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Brown Ale

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A nut-brown treat with a beautiful head of foam, this Brown Ale invites big thoughts and small moments in good company. Aroma and taste bring together nuts, toasty malt and passion fruit, and the body is rather slim and crisp rather than heavy. Perle, Saphir, Hallertauer Mittelfrüher and Simcoe share the hopping.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastynuttymalty
toasty
nutty
malty
fruity
tropical
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with roasted, toasty malt character alongside a distinct hazelnut and almond sweetness.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brown Ale

◎ Appearance

A clear, nut-brown pour of medium depth, crowned with a generous, persistent head of fine foam. The lacing clings to the glass with good adhesion as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, presenting a refined and composed visual profile.

nut-brownfine white headclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with roasted, toasty malt character alongside a distinct hazelnut and almond sweetness. Beneath this sits a subtle tropical fruit note—passion fruit in particular—while the noble hop blend (Perle, Saphir, Hallertauer Mittelfrüher, Simcoe) contributes gentle herbal and citrus undertones without asserting dominance.

toasted malthazelnutpassion fruitherbal hops

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and immediately inviting: toasted malt and nut character dominate the front palate, with a whisper of caramel sweetness and bready undertones. The mid-palate remains crisp and light-bodied, allowing the tropical fruit complexity to emerge alongside a subtle, well-integrated bitterness (24 IBU) that never overwhelms. Finish is dry and refreshing, leaving a lingering nuttiness without heaviness.

crisp and lighttoasted, nutty maltbalanced bitternesstropical sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish unfolds cleanly and swiftly, with a dry, malt-forward aftertaste that fades to a gentle hazelnut echo. Refreshment and drinkability dominate over lingering intensity.

dryquick fadesmooth-drinking
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
73
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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