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Voodoo Wynona's Big Brown Ale

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Voodoo's above-average-strength American brown ale — 7.5% ABV, 31 IBU, toasted-caramel and hazelnut malt character, subtle chocolate undertone, moderate hop backing. The 'Big' in the name is accurate — this is a brown ale with the weight of a strong ale, without leaning into any specific dessert profile. The Pennsylvania brewery's brown slot at proper size.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22
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
nuttymaltytoasty
nutty
malty
toasty
caramel
bready
chocolate
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted bread and hazelnut notes, underpinned by warm caramel-malt sweetness.
also:hoppy,dark fruit
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Voodoo Wynona's Big Brown Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with reddish undertones in bright light, appearing nearly opaque at the glass's center. A dense, tan head forms and clings to the glass rim with modest but persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

deep chestnut browndense tan headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted bread and hazelnut notes, underpinned by warm caramel-malt sweetness. Subtle cocoa and dark fruit notes emerge in the background, while restrained hop character adds a gentle herbal complexity without dominating. The overall impression is rich and malty, inviting without excessive sweetness.

toasted breadhazelnutcaramel maltdark fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with nutty and bready malt flavors establishing the foundation. The mid-palate develops warm caramel and cocoa complexity, balanced by moderate hoppy bitterness that prevents any cloying character. The alcohol strength (7.5% ABV) provides weight and body without heat, creating a cohesive, well-integrated flavor structure.

smooth, full-bodiednutty maltcaramel and cocoamoderate hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering toasted malt and hazelnut notes fading gradually. A subtle bitter edge persists through the aftertaste without sharpness, leaving the palate dry but not astringent.

clean, moderately drytoasted malt linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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 American Brown Ale

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What is a American Brown Ale?

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