London Brown Ale
Dragonmead Microbrewery

- From:
- Dragonmead Microbrewery
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- English Brown Ale
- ABV:
- 4.7%
- Score:
- 83
- Avg:
- 3.58 | pDev: 16.76%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 8
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Oct 09, 2020
- Added:
- Dec 01, 2004
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
A traditional English style beer made with Pale, Crystal and Chocolate Malts and hopped with Northern Brewer and E. Kent Golding hops. The added molasses creates a refreshing blend that does not linger but fills the palate for a true English taste experience.
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
3.87/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I tried this beer at the brewery. It poured a dark amber with white head that did not leave much lace. The scant had sweet bread presence. the taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with sweet malt base and a light hop clean finish. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it was a good beer.
Oct 09, 2020Reviewed by JimboBrews54 from Michigan
5/5 rDev +39.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +39.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Malty, that would be the best word to describe this brew. Probably one of the maltiest I have had from my favorite brewery, if I were from England I could imagine slamming a few of these back during a riveting soccer match!
Jan 07, 2019Reviewed by Reneejane from Illinois
3.41/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.41/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
The London Brown was a brown in color. The aroma is actually of a roasted malt character. The flavor is surprisingly roasty. It's a bit mild on the hops for my taste. There is a taste of floral hops. The finish has a surprising element of alcohol to it; this is quite surprising because of the low abv, more of a fusel flavor? Not actually my favorite type of brown.
Apr 23, 2009Reviewed by StargherKing from Indiana
4.33/5 rDev +20.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
4.33/5 rDev +20.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Beer was a toffee color fitting it's most prominent flavour, with a slightly off-white head and a fair amount of carbonation. Smell was toffee, slightly roasted, hints of coffee and caramel. Taste was very much the same, with a little bitterness and the caramel flavors becoming more pronounced (though toffee was still at the forefront). Mouthfeel was great, crisp and clean, and going down very easily. This to me would make a great session beer. Next time I'm in Michigan I'll jump at the chance to have another of these.
May 23, 2007Reviewed by DrJay from Texas
4.1/5 rDev +14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.1/5 rDev +14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Clear, deep chestnut with a fine, tan head that left spotty lacing on the glass. Aromas of dark chocolate, lactic sweetness, and very light roast - quite nice. Mild to moderate bitterness, with enough sweetness for balance. Light lactic sourness with a bit of roast in the finish. Medium/full bodied with lowish carbonation and a slightly slick texture. I really liked this one. It's a nice drinking pint with plenty of flavour.
Apr 06, 2007Reviewed by ahking from Michigan
3.48/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.48/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Nice mild ale, fits the style well. Medium to light body. Pours a dark walnut brown with nice head. Aroma is bready and of candied sugar. Hop bitterness is medium. Little hop aroma. Taste is nice and even; fruity. Cherries, nuts, bread, apple, lots of fruit in the body. Not their best beer, but if you are in the mood for a medium bodied, mild ale, I recommend it highly.
Nov 25, 2006Reviewed by Frozensoul327 from Michigan
3.53/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Real middle of the road beer. Poured out to a hazy red color with nearly no head. Aromas of mild malts and sharp hops met the nose well. Flavors of carmel were full, with overtones of hops, buttery malts and some dry grain. An interesting combination. Mouthfeel was kind of thick, with a higher than normal level of viscosity. Not a bad beer. Worthy of a try.
Jan 28, 2006Reviewed by walleye from Michigan
3.13/5 rDev -12.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.13/5 rDev -12.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
on tap at the brewery. poured a reddish brown with a light tan head.aroma light chocolate, cherries, malts, hops, caramels,. flavor weak, malts, chocolate, hops, cherries, dry chalky mouth feel. this was not a bad beer I just wish the flavors were a little bit more robust.
Dec 01, 2004
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