Legend Brown Ale

Brewed by Legend Brewing Company
Style: Brown Ale
Richmond, Virginia USA

Serve in Dimpled mug, Shaker

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Reviewed 12/16/2012. 12 oz bottle poured into a Duvel tulip. A: Pours a dark ruby red color with a nice opacity in spite of its shade. I think the head is quite beautiful, a one finger light khaki shade that retains itself in a consistent manner. Lacing is good, as well. S: Surprisingly peppery - the black pepper component is pretty strong here. Beneath that lies some pleasant nuttiness (I’d say something along the lines of pecan and almond) and even a touch of lemongrass. A bit strange in its construction, but not offputting. T: The nut flavor is what dominates, first and foremost. Afterwards, the nuttiness will roll into a slight tartness. The finish has a balanced bitterness, keeping the sweetness in check without becoming harsh. A vague cream flavor is on the aftertaste - creating the suggestion that this seems well layered, if not complex. Very, very good, and much better than what the aroma suggested. M: Creamy smooth at first, before finishing clean and dry. Carbonation could be toned down ever so faintly. Otherwise, the general feel of the palate is quite pleasant, avoiding the excess chalkiness prevalent in some browns. O: I admit, this one caught me off guard a bit. Aromatically, it’s not much cop, but the flavor and texture helps compensate. Very good in general.

12oz Bottle. Appearance is semi-clear brown color with medium, beige head. Aroma is sweet caramel, toast, and grains. Taste is sweet malts, nuts, toast, and caramel. Palate is medium bodied, smooth texture, average carbonation, sweet finish.

a brothy kind of scotch pudding with some sweetness and more character. a murky cola/tea color (not appealing) with a walnut and walnut husk flavor that seems demonstrative and appropriate. modest body at best with a wisp of carbonation near the end and a mild bitter wood finish.

From the bottle pours chocolate brown with little head. Flavors transition well with a lingering aftertaste that urges another sip. Very smooth palate with a strong finish. Enjoyable ale

Bottle. Chocolate malt and light hay aroma. Chestnut brown with small head. Chocolate/raisin malt and moderately bitter grass hops flavor. Nice body. Very good.

Poured into a snifter. 4.0 A: Clear deep mahogany brown color. Two and a half fingers of frothy off-white head. Retention is good and plenty of lacing is left. 3.5 S: Nutty with a dry toastiness. Grainy malts and quite clean. Not a whole lot of flavor, but what is there is quite nice. 3.0 T: Taste is like the nose. Nutty, toasty, and dry. Grainy. Again it’s not very intense, but it’s well made and tasty. 4.5 M: Lighter medium body. Good moderate carbonation. Extraordinarily creamy for what the body is and super smooth. 3.5 D: Decent beer with a great mouthfeel, but could use more intensity in the taste. Serving type: bottle Reviewed on: 08-06-2012 00:22:56

Pours a clear brown. Aroma of caramel. Taste is malt forward with a nice dry finish. A nicely mild brown ale. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

Bottle at obx. Color is mahogony. Smaller head. Aroma of some cocoa, nut, caramel. Light bitter. Medium body. Ave carb. Some caramel, slight nutty, and slight hops. Pretty crisp.

High pitch alcoholic after taste. Good colour and regular aroma. Some coffee notes in the first take but after taste kills the good initial flavor

It is a good lager. Has an average taste and nice dark color. All around good beverage before dinner.