hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Bonanza Brown

Tap to rate

Dark brown and malt-driven, built on a sturdy body that stays smooth rather than heavy. Chocolate and roasted hazelnut run through both aroma and taste, with caramel and a light bread-crust sweetness underneath. Bitterness is restrained and the finish is soft and slightly nutty. It started as a growler favourite in the brewery store and moved into the year-round range after years of requests.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted 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
chocolatemaltyroasted
chocolate
malty
roasted
nutty
caramel
bready
Aroma
Chocolate and roasted hazelnut dominate the nose, layered with caramel sweetness and a subtle bread-crust note.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bonanza Brown

◎ Appearance

Deep brown hue with warm amber undertones, presenting a clear, bright body. The head forms a dense tan foam that adheres well to the glass, leaving fine lacing on each sip. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed.

deep brownclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

Chocolate and roasted hazelnut dominate the nose, layered with caramel sweetness and a subtle bread-crust note. The malt character is prominent and inviting, without sharp roasted edges. Hop presence is restrained, allowing the malt complexity to lead.

chocolate, hazelnutcaramel sweetnessbread-crust malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth malt character, building chocolate and roasted hazelnut flavors across the mid-palate. Caramel sweetness provides body and roundness without cloying. Bitterness is measured and clean, balancing the sweetness without dominating the finish.

smooth, maltychocolate-roastedbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and lightly nutty, with a gentle fade that leaves subtle chocolate and hazelnut notes lingering. No harshness or astringency interrupts the clean departure.

soft, nuttyclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bonanza Brown

More from Yukon Brewing

All-Canada Pale Ale
All-Canada Pale Ale
Pale Ale
5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Aussie XPA
Aussie XPA
Extra Pale Ale
5.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Azacca IPA
Azacca IPA
IPA
6%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Blonde Stout
Blonde Stout
White Stout
5.2%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Chilkoot
Chilkoot
Pale Lager
5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Citrus Lager
Citrus Lager
Lager
4.8%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Conspiracy IPA
Conspiracy IPA
West Coast IPA
6.7%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Danger Pay
Danger Pay
Double IPA
8%·Very bitter
Find matches →

About Brown Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Brown Ale?

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 Brown Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, malty, smooth character as Bonanza Brown will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →