Humboldt Brown (Ale Brewed With Hemp)
Humboldt Brewing Co.

Humboldt Brown (Ale Brewed With Hemp)Humboldt Brown (Ale Brewed With Hemp)
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From:
Humboldt Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American Brown Ale
ABV:
5.7%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.48 | pDev: 13.79%
Reviews:
242
Ratings:
672
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 17, 2019
Added:
Apr 04, 2010
Wants:
  19
Gots:
  91
Formerly called "Hemp Ale".
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Ratings by cmwilliq:
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Rated by cmwilliq from Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

Apr 30, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania

3.71/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12 oz. can. Has a very dark brown color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is of malts, light hemp. Taste is malty, lots of dark breads, a touch of sweetness. Feels medium/full bodied in the mouth and overall is an easy drinking and enjoyable beer.
Nov 17, 2019
 
Rated: 3.66 by SouthCrescent from Pennsylvania

Oct 19, 2019
 
Rated: 3.52 by michiganmatt from California

Jun 20, 2019
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Reviewed by Nass from Florida

3.52/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
The can is 5 months old so it's not very fresh but it's still drinkable. I get some mild hops on the aroma. I get some dankness on the taste along with some roasted malts. It's a decent brown ale & worth a try if you can get your hands on this beer. Cheers! B
May 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.64 by Mustela_Man from California

May 11, 2019
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Rated by Stout80mizer from Florida

2.77/5  rDev -20.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
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Mar 24, 2019
 
Rated: 3.28 by gefinley from California

Nov 16, 2018
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Reviewed by dimwit_flathead from California

3.12/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Has a bitter aftertaste that lingers far longer than it should. It could be because I'm drinking it at cellar (garage) temperature rather than from the fridge.
Apr 20, 2018
 
Rated: 4.51 by AaronChevard from Texas

Apr 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.12 by fisherbray from Florida

Feb 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.4 by BenHoppy from Michigan

Dec 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.59 by blissfulNemo from Michigan

Nov 09, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.69/5  rDev +6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured into a mug, the appearance was a pure milky looking brown color with a finger's worth of white foamy head that quickly slid off to leave barely any lace.
The aroma had some sweet earthy to "hemp"-like dried danky to grassy rolled character rolling over some citrusy to piney hops. Light notes of chocolate and a touch of yeastiness enter in at the end.
The flavor was semi-sweet to bitter through the blend of the prior notes. Light aftertaste of the dankiness with the citrus, pine and chocolate.
The mouthfeel was about medium bodied with a fair sessionability about it. Carbonation felt fine. ABV felt on par. Light finish of citrus, hemp, dankiness and milk chocolate.
Overall, pretty good as an American styled brown ale. Possibly could have again.
Oct 28, 2017
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Reviewed by jp32 from Michigan

2.85/5  rDev -18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
Look: Deep brown in color. A one-finger khaki colored head rises to the surface.
Smell: Malty, sweet, with faint notes of chocolate.
Taste: Malt forward with a subtle cookie dough presence. Not that impressive in the flavor department.
Feel: Soft bodied, somewhat undercarbonated.
Overall: Not terrible is about the best thing I could say about this beer.
Sep 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by zbooks from Texas

Aug 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.86 by jbehlar from Mississippi

Aug 02, 2017
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Reviewed by VeganUndead from Virginia

3.42/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Exceeded my minimal expectations. Hemp adds a grassy not, but overall a decent English style malty brown ale. Not great, not terrible, good option in a pinch
Aug 01, 2017
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Rated by PawBeard from Missouri

4.38/5  rDev +25.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
First taste, the feel was awesome. A nice creamy finish, behind that subtle brown "bite" kept me sipping frequently.
Jul 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by jeffthepony from Georgia

Jul 19, 2017
Humboldt Brown (Ale Brewed With Hemp) from Humboldt Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 672 ratings