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Midnight Sun Kodiak Brown Ale 3.28 164

Midnight Sun Kodiak Brown Ale

Percentile
72
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1643.3/5.03.28/5.05%78Dimpled mug
Commercial Description:
Rugged yet smooth, Kodiak Brown Ale sports abundant yet graceful portions of pale and specialty malts, balancing caramel sweetness with a roasted malt character. Perle and Willamette hops accent without overpowering this brown ale's intrepid maltiness. The result is a bit bold but beautifully balanced. That Kodiak Brown Ale is our most popular beer says something about the adventuous spirit found in Alaska. But we are not surprised; we know Alaskans are not afraid of the dark.
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 marcus (1918), Sacramento, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20
Jan 14, 2008  
This dark brown ale poured with a fluffy tan head and a malty aroma. There is a pleasant caramel malt flavor with a slightly bitter finish. Not quite full-flavored, nevertheless a pleasant and tasty drink.


 RCL (1498), Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/104/513/20
Dec 24, 2009  
Pretty solid, medium-light hoppy brown. Reminds me a bit of not-sweet chocolate covered orange peels. OK, but would not bother seeking out again.


 Rciesla (3915), Exit 15W, New Jersey, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/103/512/20
Dec 26, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a brown body with a lighter head. Lightly roasted caramel body a bit nutty, sweet with a thin mouthfeel. decent.


 Capa (997), Yokosuka, Japan
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/514/20
Nov 26, 2007  
Caramel color with a small, tan head. Aroma of sweet carmalized malts, chocolate, burnt, biscuit, and some wood. Body is a little watery. Slightly roasted malts, sweet caramel, chocolate, and a little oak. Finish is malty, bitter, and kinda short. A decent brown, but nothing too exciting here.


 CheersMate1 (869), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/513/20
Dec 31, 2009  
22 oz. bottle from Big Star beer market in Seattle. Brown haze appearance with a head that faded away rather quickly. Pungent sweet caramel malt aroma. Molasses aroma is fairly aromatic. Not much in terms of hop aroma. Beer has a subtle roast flavor followed by a molasses and sweet caramel malt taste. The texture is smooth but the flavor is quite boring. Not very hoppy. Just a boring brown ale.


 SuzyGreenberg (1401), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/103/515/20
Jan 27, 2008  
22 oz. bottle - pours clear reddish brown with no head; aromas come off stale with a mix of malts and brown sugar; light bodied with very mild flavors; not too much going on with this brown


 Skyview (4121), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/515/20
May 20, 2008  
Received a 22-oz bomber from LiquidSolutions.biz and shared with MN group. Pours a dark cola brown brew with a thin off-white head that quickly dissipates to a fine film and thin off-white ring. Aroma of roasted dark malts, some citrus zest, chocolate, light caramel and a touch of roasted nuts. Taste is medium bodied, light carbonated with flavors of roasted dark malt, some nuts, and a touch of citrus. Finish is light malty with little bitterness. An average brown ale best describes this ale.


 Beerlando (2364), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Jan 20, 2008  
Pours a very dark cola brown to mahogany body. A large, creamy crown of tan foam sits atop this brew, leaving behind sheet like lacing. The aroma is sweet and malty, with roasted caramel showing strong over highlights of hazelnut and brown sugar. Mild floral hops are there in the background, but serve as more of an afterthought. The flavor is essentially a mirror of the nose, with caramel and toasty nut flavors comprising the bulk of the taste profile. Finishes short and sweet, transitioning to toasty at the very end. The body was a little shy of medium, which was a bit of a disappointment. I was hoping for something more substantial. Overall, not bad, but lacking in depth or originality.



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