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United States · American Brown Ale · 5.5% ABV
86%
Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Avery Ellie's Brown Ale if you want restraint and drinkability, Old Brown Dog Ale if you want weight and presence.
Both hit 30 IBUs, so bitterness isn't the differentiator—it's the body. Ellie's slides down at 5.5% like a brown ale that respects your evening; Old Brown Dog leans into its extra alcohol and feels sturdier in the glass. Neither is trying to prove anything; they're just built for different moments.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Avery Ellie's Brown Ale runs a touch sweeter in sweetness (Δ 3). Old Brown Dog Ale brings a distinct smooth-drinking note that Avery Ellie's Brown Ale doesn't.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 2
Sweetness
Δ 3
Situations
In words
Avery Ellie's Brown Ale
Ellie's tastes like what brown ales should taste like before they get too ambitious. There's cocoa and a touch of toast, but nothing that overstays its welcome. The malt is clean and slightly sweet without being cloying. It's the kind of beer that disappears—not because it's forgettable, but because it's so balanced you just keep reaching for the next sip.
Old Brown Dog Ale
Old Brown Dog has more backbone. You feel the extra point of ABV immediately—there's a warmth that sits on your palate, and the malt gets darker, almost nutty. The finish is slightly drier than Ellie's, with a hint of char that lingers just enough to keep things interesting. This one asks you to pay attention.
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Shared character
Only Old Brown Dog Ale