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United States · American Brown Ale · 5.2% ABV
78%
Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Blind Tiger Capitol Dark if you want approachable, balanced brown ale;
George if you want complexity and Vermont farmhouse character.
Both sit at identical IBU 30, so bitterness won't separate them—the difference is in body and depth. Capitol Dark drinks cleaner and more straightforward at 5.2%, while George's extra 0.6% ABV carries more fermentation character. Pick based on whether you're in a mood for simplicity or nuance.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Body and bitterness match exactly. Blind Tiger Capitol Dark runs a touch livelier in texture (Δ 4). Blind Tiger Capitol Dark brings a distinct clean note that George doesn't.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 0
Sweetness
Δ 2
Bitterness
Situations
In words
Blind Tiger Capitol Dark
Capitol Dark is what a brown ale should taste like without overthinking it. Toast and cocoa upfront, light caramel sweetness that doesn't cloy, and a finish that's dry enough to keep you reaching for another sip. It's muscular without being heavy—5.2% feels right for a beer that doesn't demand attention but rewards it. Clean fermentation lets the malt speak.
George
George has that Hill Farmstead signature—subtle funk, earthy undertones, a faint herbal whisper that catches you mid-sip. The brown ale base is richer, more textured, with a slight yeast-driven complexity that feels deliberate. It's not aggressive, but it's definitely working behind the scenes. Finishes drier than Capitol Dark, with a lingering bready note.
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Texture
Δ 4
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Shared character
Only George