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AleSmith Nautical Nut Brown Ale

AleSmith Nautical Nut Brown Ale

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A Brown Ale brewed by
AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

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1373.71/5.03.7/5.04.8%98.8 Dimpled mug P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Nautical Nut Brown Ale has been through several incarnations since its inception. Co-founders Ted and Skip first brewed the beer as a mild ale (lower-strength brown ale) to represent Q.U.A.F.F. (a local homebrew club) at the Southern California Homebrewers' Festival in 1995. The beer was popular and well-liked so we adjusted the recipe to increase its body and strength. It was initially released as a seasonal brew named Brownie in the early spring of 1997. A year later, after several requests to brew it again, we made further recipe refinements, designed a new label, and renamed the beer Nautical Nut Brown Ale. It continues to gain popularity and win awards. Appearance: Deep brown but still translucent with a rich, chestnut to ruby hue. Its brilliant clarity and fine white foam make it almost as appealing to view as to drink. Flavor: Rich malty flavor balanced by a slight dryness provided by chocolate malt. The hops are subdued but present enough to keep the beer from being too sweet. Aroma: Clean, fresh malt aroma heightened by the nutty scent of the chocolate malt and fruit aromas from the hops and fermentation. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Smooth and lush yet dry.

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 Oakes (6771), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
May 24, 2008  
Dark brown with a rich head. Nutty sweet nose with a hint of chocolate. Sweet flavour, good body for style. Pleasing nuttiness but quite sweet at the back. A rich, decadent example.


 argo0 (6004), Washington DC, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Nov 27, 2003  
(draft) Deep brown body with medium beige head. Aroma is sweet, nutty, caramel, some chocolate. Taste is medium sweet, nutty, chocolate, light caramel, finishing nutty. Light-medium body. Very flavorful beer.


 kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 12/02/2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, Strong Ale Fest

dark brown, fine cream colored head, nice nutty malt aroma, nice chocolate flavor, touch of nutty character,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Drinkability: 9/10
Score: **/4


 Rastacouere (5189), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Oct 28, 2007  
Clear and headless, but hand-bottled ale of a dark reddish-copper colour. Nutty, chocolatey, dry and lightly astringent, fully grainy brown ale. Fruity, grapey nuances enhance the malt’s complexity while the leafy and firm bitterness ensure balance and drinkability. Strong mineral profile. Earthy finish. A tasty brown ale indeed.


 CaptainCougar (4595), Rockville, Maryland, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Mar 23, 2003  
At brewery: Medium brown color with a light malty aroma. Body is smooth, sweet and nutty. Very lighty and appropriately hopped, especially coming from the west coast. Finish is roasted and long lasting. This is one of the best brown ales I've had.




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