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American Brown Ale

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Moderate malty-sweet to malty-rich aroma with chocolate, caramel, nutty, or toasty qualities.

Season(s)

Overall Flavor Profile

Spring, Fall

Roast: Dark & Dry

Overall Intensity

Color

Medium

Light - Very Dark Brown

IBU Range

ABV Range

-

20

30

4.3 - 6.2%

Special Food Flavors

Balanced, Carmelized, Chocolate, Coffee, Creamy, Malty & Sweet, Nutty, Rich & Savory, Sweet, Toasted, Toffee

Common Examples

Avery Ellie’s Brown Ale, Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale, Brooklyn Brown Ale, Bell’s Best Brown, Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale

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