Samuel Smiths Nut Brown Ale

Brewed by Samuel Smith
Style: Brown Ale
Tadcaster, England

Time and time again i always pick up another couple of these. hazy brown/amber in colour, with a very generous head. sweet on the nose, very malty, hazelnuts, light coffee notes. almost warming as it went down, very drinkable. flavours of dark fruits, caramel, the hazelnuts, very sweet, bitterness is a little subtle. a good beer.

Crystal clear and gorgeous brown highlighted with streaks of amber if one looks near her sides and bottom. A huge light khaki head floats atop her liquid bread. Fading in rocky pockets, clumps of lace cling stubbornly while her nose reaches for me. Caramel, brown sugars, spice, toasted bread and freshly kneaded dough are topped by pecans and lightly caramelized pralines for a pleasing crunch. A breeze of freshly squeezed lemons tints her finish for crisp refreshment. I will never get tired of her nose no matter how many times I drink a Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale. My first quaff transports me immediately to England where I sit on a tired and worn stool, leaning comfortably upon my elbows that seem meant for the burnished counter which I am leaning upon. The bartender looks my way and I raise my pint in tribute as our eyes meet in silent understanding. Clean and crisp, lemon tingles on the tip-top of my tongue while butter and caramel lead the way for caramelized pralines and pecans. A hint of cinnamon is sprinkled on top and lingers in my breath. Thinly sliced and toasted brown bread gives a medium-weight and crunch to her already clean and crisp palate which could be attributed to many things, their water being one of them. Do not lightly take the importance of one’s water source in the brewing of beer. Each quaff keeps repeating itself in mouth-watering indulgence until there is none.

Will it create fireworks of eye-popping delight? Probably not. But it will satisfy each and every time and for that, I am always ever grateful. Contrary to the widely produced mass-marketed other English brown ale, if one wants real English brown ale, then look no further than Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale.

Bottle. Pours deep amber brown color with a thick foamy tan head. Malty sweet woody armoma with a hint of chocolate. Taste is malty with definite odd hop elements. It is slightly tart on the palate with a full nutty malty resonance going down

Truly a monster in the world of brown ales, Sam Smith has created a highly smooth, delicately creamy beer that can be enjoyed anytime.

Bottle at the LCBO - Mmmmmm.... I think I’m liking this brown ale quite a bit. Great pour and colour. Just like the description, a nice aroma of mild nuts and malt. It really comes through with a great nutty, hazelnut taste that’s ultra smooth and enjoyable that’s not too strong, but just right. A benchmark of all brown ales.

(18.6 oz bottle) Pours a clear brown that when lets light through is ruby red. Nice huge bubbles and great lacing on the glass. Nose is of roasted malt, chocolate, and nuts. Taste is sweet lightly roasted malts with some nuts in there as well. Very smooth and highly drinkable. The body is also not too watery. This is one of the standards for the brown ale style, and given how easy it is to acquire it’s remarkable how well the quality is maintained on this one. A fantastic recommended brown ale.

12oz. Bottle. Pours a deep, dark brown with a foamy medium beige head. Aroma is sweet, nutty, and malty. Reminds me of the aroma of Newcastle’s. Flavor is nutty, and a tad woody. Bittersweet aftertaste. Overall pretty good.