Top Five American Brown Ales

Surly Moe's Bender (well above the rest, IMO)
DFH Palo Santo Marron
Surly Bender & Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar (tie)
Smuttynose Old Brown Dog

It's a shame that more people can't try Moe's Bender. It is a heavenly beer (though the glass I had at last year's Darkness Day seemed not quite right).

 

no order:

goose island imperial brown
palo santo
frangelic mountain brown
DFH indian brown
rogue hazelnut

upon second glance i'd say that's probably in order.

 

Best I've had and going by BA's definition of American Brown Ale:

1. Brooklyn's Nine Pin Brown Ale (aged in 20 year pappy barrel)

2. Frangelic Mountain Brown (I like hazelnut coffee)
3. Aged Palo Santo (1-3 years)
4. JP Maracaibo Especial
5. Cubano Espresso

 

Just going by my reviews, my top 5 in the style are:

1. COAST Rye Knot Brown
2. Good People Brown
3. Thornbridge Ashford
3. Brooklyn Dark Matter
5. Surly Coffee Bender

 

two i have had recently that i enjoyed are Tyranena Rocky's Revenge and Clown Shoes Flight of the Pimp

 

I think Old Brown Dog really is the brown ale by which all others should be compared. It is what I think of when I think brown ale. Everyone here seems to enjoy it as well. One other cool thing about it, it is really approachable for those of you looking to convert your friends.

 

humm, so many!

Westy 8 (double)
St B prior 8
St. Feuillien Brown
OerBier (de Dolle)
Petrus Oud Bruin

American Browns:
DFH Palo Santo
SN Tumbler
Brooklyn Brown

English browns:
SS brown Nut
CCB maduro Oatmeal brown
The original Pete's wicked ale

I love this type of beer I had so many great ones I cannot remember them all. My favorites are all brown....

 

Bear Republic Tribute Ale
Dark Horse Boffo Brown

 

I can't remember if TBA was classified as a brown ale (I'm pretty sure it is) that would be my first choice.

Troegs used to have a brown ale but they stopped brewing it called 'Rugged Trail'. Had a nice nutty backbone too it and pretty easy to drink. Wish they stilled brewed it.

 

Brooklyn Brown Ale
Anchor Brekle's Brown

 

I have had most of these Browns, and I have to say that Short's Bellaire Brown is my favorite.