Brown Bear Brown Ale
Catawba Brewing Co.

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From:
Catawba Brewing Co.
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
American Brown Ale
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
+1 rating needed
Avg:
3.82 | pDev: 8.38%
Ratings:
9 | reviews: 4
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Feb 04, 2021
Added:
Jul 09, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by Reef from South Carolina

3.72/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On Tap at Craft& Draft

Dark clear mahogany with ruby highlights. Partial ring of tan head, spotty lacing.
Caramel, nutty malt aroma
Toffee, brown bread,chocolate flavors.
Good carbonation, light hop tingle.
Good sociable brown ale.
Feb 04, 2021
 
Rated: 4.12 by Simiy9 from North Carolina

Jul 11, 2020
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Reviewed by Singlefinpin from North Carolina

3.99/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Drinking this at home due to the ongoing pandemic and the fact that I can't get a proper pint any where.
Poured from a can into a pint glass.
Appears dark, dark brown with a foamy head that dropped quickly and no lacing.
Smells chocolatey, malty, floral.
Taste follows the nose abd definitely malt chocolate forward.
Mouth feel is medium plus for the style.
Overall very good for the style and I hope to get one of these on tap in the not too distant future.
Apr 18, 2020
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.79/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I'm trying this at Buffalo Wings and Rings in Franklin, TN. It poured a nearly opaque dark amber with off white head that is not leaving any lace. The scent had hints of sweet bread. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it's a good beer.
Dec 30, 2017
 
Rated: 4.44 by SmokySignals from North Carolina

Oct 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.63 by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio

Jan 04, 2017
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.72/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 oz can of 5.2% ABV "Brown Ale". Canned near the end of April, 2016, if I am reading the coding (117-16) correctly.

Clear but very dark reddish brown body with a small but decent head

Aroma: Dark and medium roasted grains; toffee; over-ripe dark fruits and too much dank/earthy hops.

Flavor: nicely balanced in terms of hops/malts; malt mix, and bitter/sweet. Very good, lingering aftertaste dominated by dark roasted grains.

Overall: rich and excellent for style.
Jun 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by duceswild from Heard & McDonald Islands

Nov 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by sajaffe1 from Utah

Aug 11, 2015