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Samuel Adams Brown Ale

Samuel Adams Brown Ale - Brown Ale

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 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 
7103.03/5.03.03/5.0Special5.35%45.8Dimpled mug
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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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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 (477), 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 (217), 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 (2523), 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.


 JamesD (192), Centreville, Virginia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/104/514/20
Nov 20, 2007  
I really like this beer, though brown ales seem to not be that popular in general. It’s smooth and malty, not a brewing masterpiece, but very drinkable and not lacking in flavor. I still buy this from time to time.


Sassenach (59), USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Nov 18, 2007  
Cloudy brown and red is the pour. Minimal tan-ish/yellow head. Smells of caramel cream, and slightly roasted honey oat bread malts. Tastes of light roasted caramel, crisp hops, and almost a nutty almond undertone. Has a refreshing drinkability to it.



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