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Tilmans Brown Ale

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A chestnut-brown ale fermented with an English yeast and finished with American aroma and bittering hops, Citra and Centennial. Spicy and fruity on the nose, with orange and lemon, a pleasantly caramelly palate and a bitter-tart finish. Traditionally bottle-conditioned and matured in the bottle, neither filtered nor otherwise treated. 13.2 °P, 5.8 % ABV, brewed at Weissbräu Schwendl near Traunstein.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
fruityspicycaramel
fruity
spicy
caramel
citrusy
tart
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—orange zest and lemon—layered over subtle spice notes from the English yeast fermentation.
also:herbal,nutty,malty
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tilmans Brown Ale

◎ Appearance

A deep chestnut brown with warm amber highlights, presenting the natural cloudiness characteristic of bottle-conditioned ales. The dense, cream-colored head builds generously and maintains excellent lacing throughout the glass. Fine, persistent carbonation rises steadily from the base.

chestnut brownnaturally cloudycreamy lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—orange zest and lemon—layered over subtle spice notes from the English yeast fermentation. Beneath these top notes lies a supporting warmth of caramel and toasted grain, while Citra and Centennial hops contribute herbal undertones that round out the aromatic profile.

orange and lemonspicy yeast characterherbal hopscaramel malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pleasingly caramelly sweetness that anchors the beer's body, while fruity and spicy elements from fermentation build mid-palate complexity. The American hop varieties introduce citrus bite and a herbal, slightly resinous texture. The finish transitions smoothly into a clean bitter-tart character with moderate intensity.

caramel sweetnessfruity complexitycitrus bitternessherbal finish

◑ Finish

A sustained bitter-tart finish lingers pleasantly without astringency, leaving dry orange peel and herb notes on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with residual spice fading gradually.

bitter-tartdrylingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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