Brown Ale
La Conner Brewing Company

Brown AleBrown Ale
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From:
La Conner Brewing Company
 
Washington, United States
Style:
English Brown Ale
ABV:
6%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 12.15%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
11
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 03, 2018
Added:
Nov 29, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Rated: 3.24 by chill-i-am from Washington

Mar 03, 2018
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Reviewed by Donkster46 from Washington

4.25/5  rDev +17.4%
This one looked more like an amber, and not a brown. It sure did taste like a brown. Easily this brewery's best brew. Would like to find it bottles so I could have some to take home.
Nov 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Sound_Explorer from Washington

May 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Telestic from Washington

Feb 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Kopfschuss from Oregon

Jan 08, 2012
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Reviewed by Derek from Canada (BC)

4.3/5  rDev +18.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
One of the better American brown ales I've had.

Nice biscuity malt, a little nutty, hint of caramel, good bitterness, nice citrus from the PNW hops, leaves a nice lace, great stuff.

Some great northwest flavour & bitterness, but it's restrained, not at all overboard.
May 14, 2011
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Reviewed by Briken from Washington

3.38/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
La Conner's English brown is a nice toffee brown with just a light caramel and spice aroma. An interesting roasted malt and spicey hop mix together well. Very mellow and subdued smoothness. This is a pretty easy drinking brown ale with a fairly intesting taste.
Apr 26, 2010
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Reviewed by canucklehead from Canada (BC)

3.8/5  rDev +5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A lighter coloured brown ale than most this is a nice drinking brown with the requisite roasty notes though on the smoother side. Food friendly especially with the great wood fired pizzas, this is a solid offering from these guys. If you want a more robust roasted malt experience then go with the porter.
Oct 03, 2008
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

3.58/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Here is an unusual treat--this is nearly a dessert beer. If you like the flavor of caramel, this is the best example of that flavor I've ever had. I also know that this is unusual for this style.

A-Dark brown, light does not pass through. Decent head and lace
S-Remember those chocolate caramels. Well, here it is without the chocolate.
T-Very sweet, little hop, off style but still delicious
M-Rich, thick as expected
D-This one would be a hard one to consume regularly. But for a unique treat, go for it.
Sep 13, 2005
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Reviewed by RedDiamond from Oregon

3.61/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Starts with subdued carbonation that forms erratic lace, and a modest malty aroma that is beach-sand dry. Features a honey-brown color with a round, inviting mouthfeel. The taste is of modest yet balanced proportions with a customary bitter finish. There is nothing exemplary here – no great standout properties with the possible exception of the mouthfeel. But this is a relaxed and enjoyable brew that is very easy to drink. I would describe it as a very comfortable beer worth trying. It might even grow on you.
Apr 10, 2004
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Reviewed by RoyalT from Michigan

2.9/5  rDev -19.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Appearance – Brown in color with lots of carbonation and a smallish head.

Smell – Light, nutty brown scents set deep in a toasted malt aroma.

Taste – This one is very different. The nuts are here in force along with a rather bitter malt base. There are some hops to this one as well, but they don’t mix well. The finish is slightly sweet and sugary.

Mouthfeel – This is a solid medium in the body and a bit refreshing.

Drinkability – I thought that the flavors were interesting but unbalanced. LaConner has a lot of fine ales, but I think next time I’ll get something else.
Nov 29, 2003
Brown Ale from La Conner Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 11 ratings