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Nut Brown Ale
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
- From:
- Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
- England, United Kingdom
- Style:
- English Brown Ale
Ranked #3 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 91
Ranked #6,930 - Avg:
- 4.08 | pDev: 12.01%
- Reviews:
- 1,591
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 15, 2024
- Added:
- Jul 11, 2001
- Wants:
- 328
- Gots:
- 800
Brewed with well water (the original well at the Old Brewery, sunk in 1758, is still in use, with the hard well water being drawn from 85 feet underground); best barley malt, yeast and aromatic hops; fermented in ‘stone Yorkshire squares’ to create a relatively dry ale with rich nutty colour and palate of beech nuts, almonds and walnuts.
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Ratings by FATKIDPWNS:
Reviewed by FATKIDPWNS from Georgia
4.83/5 rDev +18.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
4.83/5 rDev +18.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
I think it's wise to cover preconceived notions/expectations when reviewing a beer because hype can color our judgments. That said, I had heard good things about this beer so my expectations were somewhat high. That, and the premium price.
Poured into a Sam Adams glass. Nice brown/red color. Full two finger head that dissipated slowly leaving a nice complex lacing. This is a beautiful ale!
Smells good. Roasted malts, faint nutiness present, has a fresh bread smell almost. Very pleasant.
Ok. Taste is off the charts. Follows the nose quite well. Dry nutiness and bready. This is easily the best English brown I've tasted. So balanced....
Mouthfeel is smooth and crisp. Finishes clean and dry.
Overall, this is easily one of the best beers I've ever had. And I'd say it's probably the best English browns (of which I'm partial) I've ever had. There isn't much I would add/omit to/from this beer in Beer Fantasy Land. It's damn near perfect! If you like English browns, this is the quintessential example!
Dec 09, 2011Poured into a Sam Adams glass. Nice brown/red color. Full two finger head that dissipated slowly leaving a nice complex lacing. This is a beautiful ale!
Smells good. Roasted malts, faint nutiness present, has a fresh bread smell almost. Very pleasant.
Ok. Taste is off the charts. Follows the nose quite well. Dry nutiness and bready. This is easily the best English brown I've tasted. So balanced....
Mouthfeel is smooth and crisp. Finishes clean and dry.
Overall, this is easily one of the best beers I've ever had. And I'd say it's probably the best English browns (of which I'm partial) I've ever had. There isn't much I would add/omit to/from this beer in Beer Fantasy Land. It's damn near perfect! If you like English browns, this is the quintessential example!
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by mhhsvt from Pennsylvania
3.58/5 rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.58/5 rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I am stating to drink beer with my eyes. I have been sampling several dark beers as of late and this one did it too as well as my beloved Guinness stout.
This brew gets a very high score and I can see why after letting it settle and warm up a bit .
There are subtle aromas and tastes that l find hard to describe albeit very pleasant.
Mar 09, 2024This brew gets a very high score and I can see why after letting it settle and warm up a bit .
There are subtle aromas and tastes that l find hard to describe albeit very pleasant.
Reviewed by J-legend-K from Colorado
3.5/5 rDev -14.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -14.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Beautiful ruby brown and perfectly clear. Nice frothy finger or two of tan head from the can.
Sweet malty English yeast on the nose
Ever so slightly syrupy, low carb feel.
Malt covered biscuit with a touch of honey covered burnt toast.
Mar 05, 2024Sweet malty English yeast on the nose
Ever so slightly syrupy, low carb feel.
Malt covered biscuit with a touch of honey covered burnt toast.
Reviewed by hbeimers from Illinois
4.09/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.09/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Strongly sweet and molasses-y aroma. Rapidly dissipating head. Clear dark amber. Mouthfeel is somehow both light and syrupy. Very little aftertaste. Delicious
Dec 22, 2023Reviewed by Luscious_Malfoy from Illinois
4.24/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
poured from a 550mL bottle into a half pint glass. pours dark maroon to light brown with a big khaki colored head. amaretto and a slight nutty chocolate on the nose. taste follows. it’s simple but it’s fully flavored, especially for 5%. medium-full mouthfeel. finishes a little watery. pretty classic nut brown.
Nov 04, 2023Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland
3.89/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.75
3.89/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.75
Chestnut brown with dense off-white head, good retention, rings of lacing
Smells like toasted nuts and raisins
Tastes like toasted hazelnuts, cocoa, and raisins
Medium bodied and appropriately carbonated, almost goes down too easy
Nice easy drinker for cooler nights
Sep 27, 2023Smells like toasted nuts and raisins
Tastes like toasted hazelnuts, cocoa, and raisins
Medium bodied and appropriately carbonated, almost goes down too easy
Nice easy drinker for cooler nights
Nut Brown Ale from Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
Beer rating:
91 out of
100 with
4261 ratings
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