Copper Tank Big Dog Brown Ale

Formerly brewed at Copper Tank Brewing Co.
Style: Brown Ale
Austin, Texas USA

Serve in Dimpled mug

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Had on tap at the Copper Tank Brewery in Austin,Tx. Dark ruby red to dark brown appearance. Thin, slightly mocha colored head, slight lacing. Aroma has some nutty notes. Flavor has some strong chocolate notes which are quite nice and surprisingly strong. Some nutty notes come through as well. Finish is a bit weak.

Pours reddish-brown with little head. Some maltiness and nuttiness in both aroma and flavor. Very thin, kind of just a light american beer with more color. I didn’t like this one much at all.

Poor showing overall. Light nose, auburn color, no head. Cherry fruitiness and a some nutty roasted malt tones. Metallic bitter end. Thin. Haphazard balance.

Okay, there is some head and a bit of lace. Not strong in the flavor department, but was good.

Slight notes of bitterness yet a touch watery. Adequate. Oh yes, and a bit nutty.

Looks kinda like red tea and doesn't taste all that different! Flat. Vague nutty tastes.

Soap-like tackiness and astringency. Vaguely hoppy finish, but there was nothing to it, especially when set against my pulled pork sandwich on day-old bread (and cold french fries)--in fairness, this was the day after Thanksgiving. (on tap at Austin location)

good stuff! Went down smooth, chocolate notes. Like newcastle with a pulse

A nice brown...not in the same class with Newcastle...very smooth and very drinkable. Didn’t taste any chocolate though.

Dark brown. Caramelly maltiness, rather sweet, and - yes, a hint of chocolate. Medium bitterness.