 Cobra (1060), In a van, down by the river, Maryland, USA
Jan 25, 2008 Draft at Dremo’s. Poured out a reddish brown, with red highlights at the edges. Off white head, somewhat soapy. Aromas are of roasted malts, more a weak stout than a brown ale.
Flavors are of roasted malts, yeasty bread, some biscuit malts. Hops are present, but subdued. Thin body and mouthfeel. Hid the alcohol well.
kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 Name: James Brown Ale
Date: 08/11/2000
Mode: Draft
Source: chamdo
dark brown, whispy head, sweet malt aroma with a hint of floral hops, thin body, slightly sweet malt flavor with well balanced north west hops, hint of alcohol, touch of bitterness in the finish
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.7/5.0
Score: *4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.
radagast83 (1272), Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Mar 31, 2007 Draft at Dremos. Dark brownish color, with small creamy head. Aromas of roasted nuts with a hint of chocolate. Perhaps like most SBC beers they can be hit or miss, I thought this one was really great.
hopscotch (5437), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Aug 12, 2006 Bottle... Cloudy, burnt orange ale with a small, frothy, off-white head. Good retention. Roasted notes of pecans, chocolate and maple syrup in the nose. Also, a bit phenolic (bandage). Thin, lightly acidic, gently bitter flavor. Terrific balance, but bland. Light-bodied with a fairly crisp finish. Thanks to growler for sharing the bottle!
scraff (1920), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
May 23, 2006 Tap at SB Co. - Rusty brown, thin white creamy head. Soft floral nose with roasty, nutty, and chocolate undertones. Flavor was similar with earthy hop notes to boot. Light to medium bodied, light carbonation, drying, nutty, mild chocolate finish. Drinkable, but nothing special...
Nuffield (2718), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
Sep 17, 2005 Gosh, I’m going to go against the grain. Hazy, moderate nut brown color, another beer of theirs that comes out undercarbonated, though it just so happens that I don’t think that’s a problem--it’s nice relief from most American beers in bars (including brewpubs) that are way too overcarbonated. I liked the basic flavor components, nutty, some suggestion of hops peeking through, caramel, and candy. Quite satisfying. (on tap at Dr. Dremos, Arlington, VA)
MilkmanDan (1940), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
Jul 1, 2004 Brown. Nose is quite sweet. Good malts, caramel and peat, some molasses as well. Mildly hoppy at the end.
jeffin7 (610), Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Jun 28, 2004 Light brown and opaque. Aroma is very sweet molasses. Flavor is molasses, raisins, and a hint of chocolate.
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