Bonanza Brown
Yukon Brewing

Bonanza BrownBonanza Brown
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From:
Yukon Brewing
 
Yukon, Canada
Style:
English Brown Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.6 | pDev: 12.78%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
28
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 19, 2021
Added:
Jan 30, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  8
This beer started out as a growler fave with our customers – after years of requests, we finally bottled it, and added it to our full-time line up!

A common myth is that dark beers pose a strong flavour challenge. But, dark is not a flavour, and Bonanza Brown will prove that to you. Rich and malty, with hints of chocolate and a bit of a nuttiness in the taste, it is a satisfying combination of sturdy body and smooth drinkability.
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Reviewed by altstadt from Canada (BC)

3.84/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Clear dark orange-brown color. Poured a short tan head that collapsed to a thin skiff in half a minute. Too dark to be able to see the carbonation level. Left no lacing.

Very distinct grain husk scent with a mild malt. Mild coffee/chocolate and caramel, but not sweet. Swirling the glass kicked up a very light barnyard for just a couple of seconds and a light minty fresh scent.

Medium roasted malt flavor with some chocolate. Tastes slightly sweeter than it smells. Some mild fruity hops with just a hint of bitters. The aftertaste is much the same, except the grain husk flavor shows up for a few seconds.

Very light tongue tingling as it slowly foams up. Doesn't quite achieve a creamy consistency, but remains slightly coarser. Medium body.

Very clean and simple flavors. This would be a good entry for people who are stuck on big beer lagers.
Jan 19, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by Teion from Canada (AB)

Jun 12, 2020
 
Rated: 4.75 by Vylo from New Jersey

Jun 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.28 by emptyglassagain from Massachusetts

Jun 10, 2018
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Reviewed by PascalMotard from Canada (QC)

3.23/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
The color is a very dark brown, with a good cream color head, with good retention. Aromas of caramel, some honey and some hops aromas.
Taste is quite sweet with a hint of bitterness but that dissappear rapidly. So notes of milk chocolat and caramel, along with some slightly toasted nuts.
This beer is definitely more on the sweet side rather that on the toasted side of a brown ale. It's a good beer, but I'd love it with more body and more toastiness.
Oct 16, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.52/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This showed a nice looking hazy brown color with a slight transparency about it. The smell carried a decent nutty to caramel maltiness about it that carried over into the taste. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fairly good sessionability about it. I would say that this had a pretty good smooth almost creamy milkiness about it. Overall, this was a pretty good brown ale that I would have again.
Jun 09, 2017
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Reviewed by Hat_Fulla_Beer from Canada (AB)

3.81/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
341ml bottle poured into tulip.

Pours a dark cola brown with half a finger of tan head that leaves snowy outcrop lace as it recedes.

Smells of pumpernickel, semi-sweet cocoa powder, creamy coffee, brown sugar and soft leafy hops.

Tastes of more dark bread, faint sugared raisin, cold coffee, mild chocolatey notes and more subdued hop bitterness.

Feels soft and smooth. Medium bodied with gentle carbonation. Finishes dry.

Verdict: Recommended. A sturdy brown ale that's easy to drink.
Apr 25, 2017
 
Rated: 2.99 by mikebu from Canada (AB)

May 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.69 by wisegreensoul from Idaho

Sep 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.66 by jcubz from Canada (SK)

Jul 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by LDuke from Canada (AB)

Feb 24, 2015
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Reviewed by Bunman3 from Canada (AB)

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%
This is a pleasant and straight forward brown ale. This is as close to Newcastle Brown as you can get. Like most Yukon brews, it pours with minimal head and steady carbonation. The mouthfeel is pleasant, with a bit of caramel malt and nuttiness. This is drinkable and definitely sessionable, but not necessarily memorable.
Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Exeter from Canada (AB)

Nov 29, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by cfalovo97 from Canada (ON)

Nov 26, 2014
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Rated by Mlkluther from Canada (AB)

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%
Decent beer.
Nov 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by northof60hops from Canada (YT)

Nov 01, 2014
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Reviewed by LiquidAmber from Washington

3.79/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured into a Seattle Beer Week pint glass. Pours a dark mahogany brown with a thin light brown head with good retention and light lacing. Aroma of bready and light caramel malt, brown bread, nuts, hint of vanilla. Flavor follows aroma with light caramel malt, nuts, brown bread. Light to medium bodied. A nice light brown ale, resembling an English brown. Flavors are a bit attenuated but pleasant, also similar to an English style ale. Hoping for a bit more flavor intensity, but a good light session brown ale as is.
Oct 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Tivlavrie from Canada (AB)

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.88 by Jugdish

Sep 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jrouly from Virginia

Aug 07, 2014
Bonanza Brown from Yukon Brewing
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 28 ratings