3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20 Slick (1971) - Thief River Falls, USA - JUN 2, 2004
Light brown color,small light tan head that faded slowly leaving a small lace behind.Malty yeasty aroma with a side of caramel.Very nice flavor,malty and caramel with a nice but mild hop presence,Slightly sweet at first then turning to a mild bitter in the middle and finishing up on the dry side.Nicely done brew and easy to drink.Thanks go to Nexxus for sending this brew my way.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20 clong83 (277) - San Diego, California, USA - MAY 16, 2012
Caramel nose. Smooth palate, mild carbonation. Caramel flavor and mild sweetness.
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20 PaperKnife (47) - - MAY 12, 2012
Draft. Rich O's. Reddish brown, disappearing tan head. Sweet malty aroma, earthy and nutty. Dry, nutty, slight fruitiness, bitter finish.
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20 PhillyCraft (597) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - APR 26, 2012
Always been a favorite brown ale of mine. Aromas and taste of chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla extract, roasted and delicious malts and grains. Balanced and sessionable. Great.
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20 PABeerGuy (3) - Pennsylvania, USA - APR 17, 2012 does not count
A smooth, toasty brown ale, Best Brown Ale is a mainstay in our fall & winter lineup. With hints of caramel and cocoa, the malt body has the depth to stand up to cool weather, but does not come across as heavy. This balancing act is aided by the generous use of American hops.
3.3 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20 mwbrady12 (77) - - APR 14, 2012
Malty aroma and thick pour opens to a smooth and satisfying flavor that is easy drinking!
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3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20 rdixon77 (82) - Georgia, USA - APR 7, 2012
Nice drinkable brown ale. Brown color with a touch of rust. It has a nice light mouthfeel. Tasted mostly malty with some burnt-sugar sweetness.
3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20 maxwelldeux (315) - Raleigh, North Carolina, USA - APR 6, 2012
You really get a hint of nuttiness off this one, as well as that tinge of sweet. Pours with a good amount of head, this is an easy drink, though not one of Bell’s best.
3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 17/20 zgaier (287) - Coral Springs, Florida, USA - APR 5, 2012
Pours a orange-brown with a beige head and aroma of malt and fruit. Taste is sweet and nutty, of roasted malt and fruit with a smooth, dry, bitter finish. Drinkable brew and a good brown ale.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20 jjgmd (291) - Coral Springs, Florida, USA - APR 5, 2012
Pours an orange brown color with a small wispy head. Aroma is malty and fruity and pleasant. Taste is nutty and flavorful with a nice roasted malt taste.Can taste a hint of sweet chocolate. Drinks easy since it is on the light side. Slightly bitter finish, NICE brown ale, of course from a top brewer. It rung my bell. Quaff Score Brown Ale ( drinkability with heart enjoyment ) 9 /10
3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20 steindds (70) - - APR 3, 2012
Pours a brown color with a small white head. Aromas of caramel, butterscotch, and bread. Taste is of toasted malts, dough and butterscotch. Medium to light mouthfeel.
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