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Ellie's Brown Ale
Avery Brewing Company
- From:
- Avery Brewing Company
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- American Brown Ale
Ranked #102 - ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #16,066 - Avg:
- 3.89 | pDev: 10.54%
- Reviews:
- 756
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 17, 2024
- Added:
- Feb 28, 2002
- Wants:
- 101
- Gots:
- 385
Chocolate malt gives this beer a brown sugar maltiness with hints of vanilla and nuts, while subtle hopping gives it an overall drinkability that’s second to none.
IBUs: 17
IBUs: 17
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Reviewed by jonphisher from New Jersey
3.78/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a beautiful clear, chesnut with ruby hues, dirty white head that leaves some nice lacing and a thick creamy cap.
The nose jumps out as malty sweet, something almost brown cookie like about it to me; but this is accompanied by a really nice toasted nut quality.
The taste again is malty sweet, but no where near syrupy or overbearing; this is very unique in that it gives off a lightly creamy vanilla like vibe, there is some noticeable nut quality which to me comes off as roasted nuts; minor spice quality from the hops on the finish.
Mouth feel is light, perhaps ever so watered down feel; that light residual sweetness is present but quickly clears out after a dry finish that has a low moderate bitterness, leaves you wanting a next sip.
Feb 17, 2024The nose jumps out as malty sweet, something almost brown cookie like about it to me; but this is accompanied by a really nice toasted nut quality.
The taste again is malty sweet, but no where near syrupy or overbearing; this is very unique in that it gives off a lightly creamy vanilla like vibe, there is some noticeable nut quality which to me comes off as roasted nuts; minor spice quality from the hops on the finish.
Mouth feel is light, perhaps ever so watered down feel; that light residual sweetness is present but quickly clears out after a dry finish that has a low moderate bitterness, leaves you wanting a next sip.
Reviewed by ResearchRado from Oklahoma
3.99/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
3.99/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
Appearance:
Reddish mahogany. Frothy cream colored head that dissipates after a few sips.
Aroma:
Chocolate malt. Maybe a hint of maraschino cherry.
Taste:
Bitter coffee, some faint dark cherry, the flavor of molasses and honey (not texture).
Mouthfeel:
Quite carbonated. A bit dry.
Overall:
Kinda gave me a headache. Something about brown ales always disappoints me. I always want them to be more viscous and sweet than bitter and dry.
Dec 10, 2023Reddish mahogany. Frothy cream colored head that dissipates after a few sips.
Aroma:
Chocolate malt. Maybe a hint of maraschino cherry.
Taste:
Bitter coffee, some faint dark cherry, the flavor of molasses and honey (not texture).
Mouthfeel:
Quite carbonated. A bit dry.
Overall:
Kinda gave me a headache. Something about brown ales always disappoints me. I always want them to be more viscous and sweet than bitter and dry.
Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland
3.92/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Clear mahogany body with an average size tan head and a fair amount of lacing. Aroma of caramel, dark bread and walnuts. Bittersweet chocolate adds to the malty backbone. Hops becoming more assertive mid to late gulp. Medium bodied, moderately carbonated mouthfeel.
Sep 28, 2023Rated by SRV from Oklahoma
5/5 rDev +28.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +28.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Very tasty
Sep 09, 2023Reviewed by BucBasil from Rwanda
4/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Roasty and chocolately nose with hints of brown sugar. Taste is balanced and slightly sweet. Finishes with a hint of coffee. Feel is fairly carbonated. Overall, a nice easy evening beer.
Jul 04, 2022Rated by cmb
3.79/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Draft. Description fits. Smooth, not too strong taste, goes well with food. Some bitter aftertaste in contrast to English Brown Ales.
Jun 19, 2022Reviewed by GStone899 from Minnesota
4.06/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A classic brown ale with lots of char, roasted malts and a brown sugary taste. Really a delicious smell with brown sugar and roasted breads. Brown ales are often unassuming but provide great mouth feel and well rounded flavors. This one hits the mark for that.
May 07, 2022Reviewed by JZH1000 from Colorado
3.44/5 rDev -11.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.44/5 rDev -11.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 12oz can
The look is a very dark murky brown, and when held up to the light it becomes a dark glowing red. In the pour a nearly 2 finger head forms which shrinks to a decent cap over the course of a couple minutes. Some lacing.
The nose has some nice malty nuttiness, but throughout the whole beer there is a fermentation funk/tartness almost, similar to a lager which is odd. Other than that the aroma isn't the strongest in the world.
Taste brings some redemption with the malts being more forward, but there is still a tart fermentation note almost fruity, and it doesn't fit in the best, although it doesn't bring the overall experience down too much as the malts in this are quite nice and roasty which I enjoy. It's very yeast and malt, with a touch of hop bitterness on the back end.
Feel is balanced. For the style though it could be a bit more rich or even creamy, but it certainly isn't watery. It's very easy to put down, and probably viewed as one of averys more entry level beers. Not light not heavy but right in the middle.
Overall it's a decent brown ale. There are better more flavorful brown Ales out there but there are also much much worse. And for someone who's a malt head I'm glad this isn't some overhopped experimental brown ale.
Apr 14, 2022The look is a very dark murky brown, and when held up to the light it becomes a dark glowing red. In the pour a nearly 2 finger head forms which shrinks to a decent cap over the course of a couple minutes. Some lacing.
The nose has some nice malty nuttiness, but throughout the whole beer there is a fermentation funk/tartness almost, similar to a lager which is odd. Other than that the aroma isn't the strongest in the world.
Taste brings some redemption with the malts being more forward, but there is still a tart fermentation note almost fruity, and it doesn't fit in the best, although it doesn't bring the overall experience down too much as the malts in this are quite nice and roasty which I enjoy. It's very yeast and malt, with a touch of hop bitterness on the back end.
Feel is balanced. For the style though it could be a bit more rich or even creamy, but it certainly isn't watery. It's very easy to put down, and probably viewed as one of averys more entry level beers. Not light not heavy but right in the middle.
Overall it's a decent brown ale. There are better more flavorful brown Ales out there but there are also much much worse. And for someone who's a malt head I'm glad this isn't some overhopped experimental brown ale.
Reviewed by md3kcn from North Carolina
4.1/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.1/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Purchased as a single can from The Blue Door for $2.50. Poured into a nonic pint glass.
L - Clear brown (with a bit of a ruby edge), and a one-finger khaki head. Lacing is excellent.
S - Leather, cacao, and lightly browned toast. Slightly nutty.
T - Brown bread, toast, and toffee. Hinting at a bit of pipe tobacco. A definite nutty bite at the end. Well-balanced, but a strong malt backing.
F - Medium-bodied, with light carbonation. Refreshing, and easy-to-drink.
O - A fantastic brown ale. I'd say this is the bar of expectations for such. Well-rounded, balanced, and easy-going. Not overly complex, and not exactly any "deep" flavors, but very good nonetheless. The nuttiness really stands out on this one. Highly recommend!
Apr 10, 2022L - Clear brown (with a bit of a ruby edge), and a one-finger khaki head. Lacing is excellent.
S - Leather, cacao, and lightly browned toast. Slightly nutty.
T - Brown bread, toast, and toffee. Hinting at a bit of pipe tobacco. A definite nutty bite at the end. Well-balanced, but a strong malt backing.
F - Medium-bodied, with light carbonation. Refreshing, and easy-to-drink.
O - A fantastic brown ale. I'd say this is the bar of expectations for such. Well-rounded, balanced, and easy-going. Not overly complex, and not exactly any "deep" flavors, but very good nonetheless. The nuttiness really stands out on this one. Highly recommend!
Ellie's Brown Ale from Avery Brewing Company
Beer rating:
87 out of
100 with
2266 ratings
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