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Samuel Adams Brown Ale

Percentile
49
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bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
7123.03/5.03.03/5.0Special5.35%46.1Dimpled mug
Commercial Description:
The Brown Ale is a traditional beer related to the first beers ever brewed commercially. Brewed with an interesting blend of malts, including pale two-row Harrington, Metcalfe, and Maris Otter malt, Caramel, Munich, and roasted Carafa malts, the Brown Ale shines with a deep mahogany luster. The malt flavor is complex and deep as well, with notes of biscuit, nut, and caramel. With moderate hop bitterness, a deep malt body, and a fruity ale fermentation character, the Samuel Adams Brown Ale satisfies the soul and doesn’t overwhelm the tongue.
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 joohefner (380), Isla Vista, California, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Dec 2, 2007  
clear light burgundy color with a medium light tan head. sweet earthy malt aroma with some lemons. thin and crisp body. caramel malt flavors with a nutty note. very simple, lacks any depth


 Haslinger (642), Syracuse, New York, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/512/20
Dec 2, 2007  
Pours brown, imagine that. Smells nutty and tastes a abit swee with some malt


Drjohnrock (95), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/512/20
Dec 1, 2007  
Twelve ounce bottle from Biggs. Medium brown/amber color, sweet nutty aroma, off white head with good lacing, light bittersweet flavor. Better than I remembered from past tastings but of the two brown ales I had on Thanksgiving which just passed, the Brooklyn Browm Ale definitely beats this one.


naplesbeerfan (17), Naples, Florida, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/511/20
Nov 26, 2007  
The aroma was nice for this beer. Sweet, nutty smell. Clean pour with mild brown tone and thin head. Smooth caramel taste, but very short of being great.


 grandet (478), Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/59/20
Nov 25, 2007  
Copying from my tasting notes. Bottle. unimpressive, nothing about it stood out. but still wasnt "bad"


 JRHBrew (218), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/102/510/20
Nov 23, 2007  
So far the first Sam Adams brew to completely lack ’inspiration’ or oomph. Dissappointing.


 ChainGangGuy (2548), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Nov 22, 2007  
Appearance: Pours a light brown body with a small, fizzy off-white head. Smell: Toasted malt aroma with a good measure of nuttiness. Light scent of floral hops. Taste: Malt flavors of caramel, toasted nuts, a hint of molasses blend together with a mild sweetness. Hint of biscuits. English hops and a soft bitterness help to provide balance. Finishes both dry and crisp. Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Moderate carbonation. Drinkability: Not bad! I could easily down a couple more of these.


 clasley (153), Arkansas, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/513/20
Nov 21, 2007  
355 ml bottle. Pours a nice dark mahogany with a dense tan head. Malty nose with a slight touch of biscuit. Medium body with an up-front malt presence. Hints of toffee with a slightly nutty edge. Nice lingering semi-sweet finish.



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