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American Brown Ale
Moderate malty-sweet to malty-rich aroma with chocolate, caramel, nutty, or toasty qualities.
Season(s)
Overall Flavor Profile
Overall Intensity
Color
IBU Range
ABV Range
Spring, Fall
Roast: Dark & Dry
Medium
Light - Very Dark Brown
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20
30
4.3 - 6.2%
Special Food Flavors
Balanced, Carmelized, Chocolate, Coffee, Creamy, Malty & Sweet, Nutty, Rich & Savory, Sweet, Toasted, Toffee
Common Examples
Avery Ellie’s Brown Ale, Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale, Brooklyn Brown Ale, Bell’s Best Brown, Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale
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