Brown Ales

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  1. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    I always think that Brown ales aren't my thing but whenever I have one I always enjoy it. It's never a mind blower, but it's a solid style that I can drink quite a few of. It's a style I don't see get much love.

    How do you feel about Brown Ales? What are your favorites?

    DFH IBA, and Avery Ellie's Brown, are the best I've had so far. Shout out to Smutty Old Brown Dog as well.
     
    #1 Rekrule, May 4, 2012
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  2. superspak

    superspak Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,927) May 5, 2010 North Carolina
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    Dark Horse Boffo, Avery Ellies, Bear Republic Pete's Tribute, Big Sky Moose Drool. I like brown ales that have a subdued hop presence. Smuttynose is also really good, but I haven't had that in ages.

    Founders Frangelic Mountain at KBS day was the absolute top one I have had.
     
    #2 superspak, May 4, 2012
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  3. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    love brown ales surly bender and bells also like DH Boffo and DFH Indian Brown ale
     
    #3 gatornation, May 4, 2012
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  4. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    I'll keep an eye out for Boffo. I love Dark Horse in general.
     
    #4 Rekrule, May 4, 2012
  5. RoamingGnome

    RoamingGnome Pooh-Bah (1,601) Dec 26, 2010 Wisconsin
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    Samuel Smith's Nut Brown is a favorite of mine. I also enjoy New Glarus Fat Squirell. Lost Coast Downtown Brown is decent too. If I feel like getting nostalgic, I could pound a few Newcastle Brown Ales. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a good brown ale.
     
    #5 RoamingGnome, May 4, 2012
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  6. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
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    Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar is one of my all-time favorite beers..
     
    #6 BB1313, May 4, 2012
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  7. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    I love a good brown ale. It's just a classic, modest style that hardly ever gets sensationalized.

    My favorite Browns are:
    - Avery Ellie's brown
    - Clown Shoes Brown Angel
    - Pretty Things Saint Botolphs
    Edit: almost forgot Sam Smith's Nutbrown!

    I'd also give a shoutout to Smuttynose's browndog for a close runner up.

    DFH Indian brown is unique and tasty (its mouthfeel is like a milk stout), but it tastes like a different animal to me.
     
    #7 jbertsch, May 4, 2012
  8. Mohican88

    Mohican88 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Ohio

    Brown ales and English Dark Milds are by far my favorite styles for a session. They always seem like a safe bet for people new to craft and something just to enjoy and not have to think about too much.
     
    #8 Mohican88, May 4, 2012
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  9. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    Local guy (to me) nice. I wasn't huge on Brown Angel but though it was good. I haven't tried the pretty things offering. I'll have to pick one up.
     
    #9 Rekrule, May 4, 2012
  10. Nuggethops

    Nuggethops Initiate (0) Jun 7, 2010 New Hampshire

    DFH Palo Santo and pretty things St Botolphs top my list.
     
    #10 Nuggethops, May 4, 2012
  11. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois

    gotta give a shout out to a local favorite, rolling meadows abe's ale.
     
    #11 match1112, May 4, 2012
  12. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    Palo Santo seems way out there. I'm sure its a brown ale, and know it's really good....it just isn't the first thing that pops to mind when I think brown ale haha.
     
    #12 Rekrule, May 4, 2012
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  13. EgadBananas

    EgadBananas Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2009 Louisiana

    Moose Drool FTW.
     
    #13 EgadBananas, May 4, 2012
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  14. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    Definitely this.
     
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  15. deeblo

    deeblo Crusader (413) Dec 17, 2011 Antarctica
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    Easily my favorite Rogue beer. I'm also a big fan of Bender, Coffee Bender, and Sam Smith's Nut Brown.
     
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  16. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    Alesmiths Brown is OUTSTANDING! So is New English brown.
     
    #16 Eriktheipaman, May 4, 2012
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  17. deadonhisfeet

    deadonhisfeet Pooh-Bah (2,481) Apr 23, 2011 Kentucky
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    I call your DFH Indian Brown Ale and raise you Sweetwater's Georgia Brown.
     
    #17 deadonhisfeet, May 4, 2012
  18. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    TommyKnocker Maple Nut Brown. The Imperial version is good too, but you can get blasted on that, as it goes down smoothly at 9% ABV
     
    #18 JuicesFlowing, May 5, 2012
  19. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    Also love Moose Drool.
     
    #19 JuicesFlowing, May 5, 2012
  20. Omer4176

    Omer4176 Zealot (519) Dec 24, 2011 California

    Love me some brown! Was on a brown ale binge for about a year when I first started my craft career. Downtown brown was it. Then Rogue Hazelnut. Now it's Palo Santo every once in a while. You are right, not talked about enough.

    Salud!
     
    #20 Omer4176, May 5, 2012
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