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Voodoo Wynona's Big Brown Ale

Voodoo Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · American Brown Ale · One of 17 American Brown Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Brown Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
nutty
bready
caramel
toasty
chocolate
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Voodoo Wynona's Big Brown Ale

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Voodoo Wynona's Big Brown Ale

About American Brown Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Brown Ale?

American Brown Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Brown Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same nutty, malty, rich character as Voodoo Wynona's Big Brown Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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