Suggest an American Brown Ale

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  1. lordofthemark

    lordofthemark Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2015 Virginia

    I am a (relative) new trying to explore different styles. Since its been winter, I have been focusing on American Stouts and Porters (also cause I really like them) But spring is in the air, I am ready to move up the ladder to lighter styles. I think (based on previous discussion) American Brown ales are next. I would like one or two that are good, typical of the style (not some odd adjunct, nor a high IBU level better suited to a different style) fairly easy to find (I am in Northern Virginia) and not too expensive. Your suggestions are appreciated.

    "Just forget it and move directly to red/amber ales" is also an acceptable suggestion.
     
    #1 lordofthemark, Mar 12, 2015
  2. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    my favorites but not easy to find
    Surly Bender
    DFH Browns
    Bells best brown Its seasonal and an English Brown but you might like it
     
    #2 gatornation, Mar 12, 2015
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  3. Borkman18

    Borkman18 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2015 Connecticut

    Moose drool by Big Sky
     
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  4. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Abita Turbo Dog should be readily available. Smutty's might be, but I can't recall for sure.
    Indian Brown and Palo Santo are top notch. Avery's Ellie's Brown's another.
     
    #4 Domingo, Mar 12, 2015
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  5. mikevanatta

    mikevanatta Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2014 Minnesota

    Surly Bender or Indian Brown by DFH (which might be easier for you to find in Virginia).
     
    #5 mikevanatta, Mar 12, 2015
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  6. pep

    pep Initiate (0) Jun 3, 2012 Pennsylvania

    goose island brown ale, cigar city has a great one, avery brown. Abita makes one also.

    But my favorite is rouge hazlenut brow ale.
     
    #6 pep, Mar 12, 2015
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  7. dutesanch

    dutesanch Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2014 California

    Epic Santa Cruz brown
     
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  8. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Two Brown Ales I would recommend:

    · Hill Farmstead George

    · Cigar City Maduro Brown

    Cheers!
     
    #8 JackHorzempa, Mar 12, 2015
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  9. Dan269605

    Dan269605 Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2013 Connecticut

    Goose Island Nut Brown
    Dogfish Head Indian Brown
    Smuttynose Old Brown Dog
     
    #9 Dan269605, Mar 12, 2015
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  10. BJC

    BJC Zealot (626) Nov 9, 2002 New Jersey

    Brooklyn
     
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  11. mrjmann

    mrjmann Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2014 Indiana
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    Been hearing good things about the Bell's Jupiter Brown Ale. Will crack one open later tonight to confirm.
     
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  12. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I second the nomination of Old Brown Dog.
     
    #12 BBThunderbolt, Mar 12, 2015
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  13. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron. Be careful, it's 12% ABV!
     
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  14. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    A lot of great suggestions have already been made, but I'll just add Samuel Smith's Nut brown Ale in there as well.

    Pet peeve time (and this is not directed specifically at the op)- can we please stop referring to flavorings as adjuncts? Thank you, and carry on...
     
    #14 TongoRad, Mar 12, 2015
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  15. bleakies

    bleakies Maven (1,355) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    My go-to browns tend to be:

    Pretty Things Saint Botolph's Town
    Anchor Brekle's Brown
    Smuttynose Old Brown Dog
    (and though it was a seasonal and now only appears in the autumn mix pack, Sierra Nevada Tumbler)
     
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  16. TheBeerdedCharmer

    TheBeerdedCharmer Pooh-Bah (1,652) Oct 24, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale is one of the best I've had. It's definitely my go-to if I'm looking for a brown ale. Love Palo Santo as well but I don't think it's a good example of the style.
     
    #16 TheBeerdedCharmer, Mar 12, 2015
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  17. TheGent

    TheGent Grand Pooh-Bah (4,235) Jun 29, 2010 New Jersey
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    Uinta Bristlecone
    Voodoo Wynona's Big Brown Ale
     
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  18. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Prairie Okie. 10-12% Imperial Brown Ale aged in Oak Whiskey barrels.
     
    #18 BMBCLT, Mar 12, 2015
  19. Smakawhat

    Smakawhat Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,191) Mar 18, 2008 Maryland
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

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  20. Buschyfor3

    Buschyfor3 Savant (1,083) Jan 4, 2009 Kentucky

    Palo Santo for me.
     
    #20 Buschyfor3, Mar 12, 2015
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