Samuel Adams Brown Ale

	Percentile
	49
	overall

Brewed by Boston Beer Company
Style: Brown Ale
Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
712	3.03/5.0	3.03/5.0	Special	5.35%	46.1	Dimpled 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
2.6	5/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	10/20

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
3	5/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	12/20

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
3.2	7/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	12/20

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
3.1	7/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	11/20

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
2.4	4/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	9/20

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
2.4	5/10	2/5	5/10	2/5	10/20

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
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

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
3	5/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	13/20

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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