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Smuttynose Old Brown Dog

Smuttynose Old Brown Dog

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A Brown Ale brewed by
Smuttynose Brewing Company

Portsmouth, New Hampshire USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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5253.36/5.03.36/5.05.7%82.7Dimpled mug P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Old Brown Dog has been cited as a classic example of the "American Brown Ale" style of beer. Compared to a typical English Brown Ale, Old Brown Dog is fuller-bodied and more strongly hopped.

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 craftycarl21 (214), South Hero, Vermont, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20

Jun 6, 2008  
pours a very nice reddish brown with decent head that lingers nicely. aroma is delicious; mostly malt with some lighter floral notes. Flavor is very nice- malt with some smokiness and sweetness followed by a nice unexpected hop kick. Mouthfeel is a bit thin, but a very tasty beer overall.

 zappafan99 (332), Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Oct 5, 2008  
Taste 10/8. Looks: Brown. Aroma: Roasted malt, coffee, chocolate. Taste: A nice quality brown. Smooth, rich, nutty and a little chocolate. Even balance.


 BelgianBeerGal (978), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/511/20
Sep 29, 2008  
Draught sample at the Portsmouth restaurant. Still not a big fan of brown ales and this one did not change my opinion. Certainly drinkable but seemed a little bland and chalky, especially at the finish.


 esjaygee (820), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Sep 19, 2008  
Clear brown with a tan head. Aroma of nuts, heavily roasted malt and caramel. Taste of nuts, sweet malt, caramel. Body is somewhat chalky but overall a decent brown ale.


 durhambeer (535), Durham, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Sep 16, 2008  
Draft at Union Hall. Medium/dark brown pour with creamy off-white head. Roasty malt on the nose as well as toffee and dark dried fruits. Definite hop presence as well. A little nutty and a touch of chocolate. Quite enjoyable overall. Would have enjoyed a few more of these.


 SuzyGreenberg (1044), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/514/20
Sep 15, 2008  
sampler @ portsmouth brewery - dark brown, mostly clear, thin off-white creamy head; enjoyable aromas of malt, dank fruit, caramel; fairly sweet; body is on the thin side and could more sweetness in the flavors for my liking



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