 Slipstream (775), USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 3, 2009
Good sized foamy head and a well-laced glass. Nice owl on the label - for some reason I find owls to be totally appropriate for promoting brown ale. Full aroma of herbs, malt, yeast, and sweat (unfortunately). A malty brew with sweet undertones and a touch of hazelnut. There is a lightly astringent hop finish that is very nice on the palate. This is a tasty and complex ale. I’m not sure it is the best, but it is definitely up there. My favorite BA so far is Samuel Smith, which to my disappointment is only ranked 43 for the style as of this writing. But this here Best Brown is another top notch release from Bell’s.
j12601 (1323), Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 21, 2009 Bottle. Pours a hazy ruby hued brown with a medium to large creamy white head that deflates rather quixckly. Nice toasty nutty malt with a vinous fruit note with a bit of caramel. Medium bodied, quite smooth, nice and malty and a bit nutty. Finishes up with a smooth bitterness. A touch on the sweet side, but really tasty.
HeadieNugget (24), Pennsylvania, USA
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 20, 2009 burnt orange color with a creamy head.typical brown ale with slight toasted flavor to it.smooth to drink.
jujubeast6000 (795), Houston, Texas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 20, 2009 Reviewed 11/1/2009 (bottle coded 8899):
Pours a clear brown color body, with a big tan foamy head, very lasting. Malty nutty aroma, some toasted notes and earthiness, mustiness. Some sharpness too. Somewhat creamy, nutty taste. Very brown ale like, some earthiness and slight sweetness. Some sharpness from the hops, and finishes pretty smooth. Wow, a pretty good beer, nearly session-like.
lithy (1750), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 16, 2009 Dark red-orange, fizzy beige cover. Toasty, bready, caramel aroma. Taste is nicer, some sweetness, caramel, cocoa, light toasted bread, a bit of a grassy finish.
jodah52 (66), Michigan, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 11, 2009 This is a very good brown ale - up there with Broolyn Brown ale. Pours deep brown, rich but not overpowering aromas spot-on for the style. Taste is a bit dry, deep maltiness that only comes out with time with just enough bitterness. Exemplary.
Tessic (473), Brantford, Ontario, Canada
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Dec 10, 2009 This ale poured a ddark orange colour with a big frothy, tan coloured head. To the nose there are scents of candy, caramel, sweet malts and a little ripe fruit. First taste was very smooth and medium bodied with flavours of caramel, malt and a very small hopp flavour. Finish is slightly bitter with hopp and caramel flavours lingering.
BiddleBrau (332), Midland Park, New Jersey, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 8, 2009 Copper color with nice white head which left some lacing. Rich malty and toasty nose. Clean malty flavor with some bitterness to finish with. Clean finish. American in style with more hop presence. Body is middle-of-the-road but to style. Another good brew from Bells
thorongil2 (70), , Ontario, Canada
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 (bottle) clear deep dark reddish amber colour; aroma of malts, yeast; light smoked plums; lightly sweet taste with a long medium bitter finish; not bad but not exceptional
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