Brown Ales

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  1. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Pooh-Bah (2,116) May 11, 2012 Missouri
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    I heart brown ales
     
    #41 evilcatfish, Mar 21, 2015
  2. Billet

    Billet Pundit (794) Dec 17, 2013 Michigan

    I'm a fan of Brown Ales also. I usually stick with local brews like Short's or Belll's for Browns, but I tried a Newcastle for the first time tonight and it was excellent.
     
    #42 Billet, Mar 21, 2015
  3. Traquairlover

    Traquairlover Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2007 Virginia

    Exactly. Everyone who says "I don't really like brown ales but I like DFH Indian Brown Ale," have missed the point of a brown ale.
     
    #43 Traquairlover, Mar 21, 2015
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  4. Jirin

    Jirin Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2013 Massachusetts

    I like brown ales. For something flavorful that isn't too high in ABV. I wish they sold Moose Drool in New England. They're good for when I'm neither in the mood for a stout nor a hefe.
     
    #44 Jirin, Mar 21, 2015
  5. rronin

    rronin Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2005 Washington

    TurboDog from Abita Brewing. Yum.
     
    #45 rronin, Mar 21, 2015
  6. JohnCJr

    JohnCJr Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2013 Kentucky

    Brown ales were my introduction to darker beers. Since I have no love for huge amounts of hops, these are great for times I don't want a higher ABV stout or porter. I'm always looking for the next good example of the style. Ellie's, Cabin Fever and Sam Smith's Nut Brown are all very tasty. As someone mentioned earlier in the thread, Cigar City is said to make a couple of good ones, but I've never had the pleasure. Any other suggestions?
     
    #46 JohnCJr, Mar 21, 2015
  7. Blueribbon666

    Blueribbon666 Pooh-Bah (1,669) Jul 4, 2008 Ohio
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    #47 Blueribbon666, Mar 21, 2015
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  8. mtgwi

    mtgwi Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2015 Wisconsin

    My brother-in-law and i have really been searching for different brown ales to try. But it's extremely difficult to find new ones in my area. I live palo and indian brown ale from dogfish head and rogue hazelnut nectar. Anybody else got any good suggestions readily available in wisconsin or illinois ( live closer to the border).
     
    #48 mtgwi, Apr 30, 2015
  9. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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  10. JDW4195

    JDW4195 Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2014 Florida

    Bell's Jupiter, it's pretty accessible right now. Great brown ale
     
    #50 JDW4195, Apr 30, 2015
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  11. twb0392

    twb0392 Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2014 Wisconsin

    In Wisconsin; have you tried 1).Ale Asylum Madtown nutbrown, its pretty good. Also, New 2).Glarus fat squirrel, but its a seasonal and not out now. The 3).Goose Island brown is pretty decent also. Any autumn brown seasonal that comes out from 4).Sierra Nevada will probably be god too. Also, 5).Bell's Best Brown.

    My favorite brown is Maduro by cigar city, but not available around here.
     
    #51 twb0392, Apr 30, 2015
  12. mikevanatta

    mikevanatta Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2014 Minnesota

    Everyone repeat after me: Surly Bender. That is all.
     
    #52 mikevanatta, Apr 30, 2015
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  13. JratBones

    JratBones Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2013 Massachusetts

    I remember when Brown Ales were like IPAS are now a days. Everyone wanted one. Not really into them to much,but also haven't had to many of them that stood out. I'd rather just jump straight to a porter.
     
    #53 JratBones, Apr 30, 2015
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  14. CheapHysterics

    CheapHysterics Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I used to consider brown ale my favorite style... now I would say stout/porter, but I still love a good brown ale. SN tumbler is amazing, Duck Rabbit makes a good one, and DFH Indian Brown Ale is a classic. Unfortunately many brown ales are way way too sweet, but when the brewer isn't trying to give you diabetes they can be perfectly balanced, amazing beers.
     
    #54 CheapHysterics, May 1, 2015
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  15. suttonssuds

    suttonssuds Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2012 Massachusetts

    Perhaps it was Smuttynose Durty. If not give it a try.
     
    #55 suttonssuds, May 1, 2015
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  16. esetter

    esetter Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2014 Tennessee

    Bed Of Nails Brown by Hi-Wire Brewing in NC !
     
    #56 esetter, May 1, 2015
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  17. crazycatcouple

    crazycatcouple Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2015 Arizona

    my only problem with browns is probably their biggest issue.....





    there aren't enough of em being brewed. rip tumbler, helloooo stone mutt brown. rogue hazlenut brown aint shabby either
     
    #57 crazycatcouple, May 1, 2015
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  18. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    I like browns more than stouts...
    Somebody had to say it
     
    #58 hopnado, May 1, 2015
  19. antman27

    antman27 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2013 New York

    I enjoy Brown ales for sure some of my favs are smuttynose old brown dog ... Samuel smith nut brown ... Sam Adams hazel brown ....Brooklyn brown ...Just tried clown shoes brown angle it was a bit hoppy for me I want to try cigar city next for sure
     
    #59 antman27, May 1, 2015
  20. mtgwi

    mtgwi Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2015 Wisconsin

    Is surly bender really that great?
     
    #60 mtgwi, May 1, 2015
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