Indian Brown Ale - Dogfish Head Brewery

thelagerheads

Michigan

4.33/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I've always been put off by the Dogfish Head labels. They look a bit cutesy and for some inane reason this has stopped me from purchasing their products. But I'm glad that I finally did. This is one of the more well-balanced hopped (of which I'm not a very big fan of) and malted (though the bottle says carmelized it tastes malty) beers that I've had. A little smoky, a little brown, a little hoppy, and a little stouty ale-ish with big flavor and a breathy alcohol finish. The first sip was especially smokey and chocolatey but after that I was gulping it down like a pirannha eating this meaty cocoa ale though it became a little watered down from the original coma of hearty stoutness. Maybe it was the BASS mug fighting the DOGFISH HEAD for supremacy. AH AHAHAHA. Whatever, fool. Definitely the best brown I've had. I'm HOOKED.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2006 04:50:31 | More by thelagerheads

mmink27

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

06-19-2013 17:12:27 | More by mmink27

BlackHaddock

United Kingdom (England)

3.85/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

On-tap in the Rogue Pub on Union St San Fransisco: 3rd Feb 2013.

Thought it looked like a Stout, dark brown with a good foaming head.

Malty molasses hit the nose and mouth, this has a sweet front: plenty of malty flavours as you dig into the brew. I got coffee and dark chocolate along with some dried candid fruit notes.

Good body thickness and feel to the beer, a pleasant and easy to drink brew.

Serving type: on-tap

06-19-2013 08:57:58 | More by BlackHaddock

Maillard

California

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-19-2013 06:58:57 | More by Maillard

HopkingGonzalo

Florida

4.19/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

I love brown ales and IPA's and this beer does a great job of blending the two. The smell and taste are more brown ale and the mouthfeel and hops are more of an IPA. Good ABV at 7.2% and the caramelized sugar and roasted taste give it a great balance. This is one of my favorite Dogfishhead beers and if you like brown ales and IPA's, it will be yours too.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 21:48:04 | More by HopkingGonzalo

GreesyFizeek

New York

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-17-2013 02:47:59 | More by GreesyFizeek

warpedrevolution

Washington

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-16-2013 18:53:01 | More by warpedrevolution

dcbeers

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

06-16-2013 18:41:00 | More by dcbeers

sketchyhoodie

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

06-16-2013 13:00:46 | More by sketchyhoodie

dertyd

California

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

06-16-2013 07:24:00 | More by dertyd

sjanowiak

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-15-2013 20:47:46 | More by sjanowiak

RealAleBlanco

Texas

5/5  rDev +21.7%

06-15-2013 05:17:36 | More by RealAleBlanco

DerwinWentworth

Utah

5/5  rDev +21.7%

06-15-2013 03:42:16 | More by DerwinWentworth

ubenumber2

Arkansas

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

06-15-2013 02:10:11 | More by ubenumber2

SC_Beer_Drinker

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

06-15-2013 00:30:10 | More by SC_Beer_Drinker

LordTorgamus

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -39.2%

06-14-2013 05:40:19 | More by LordTorgamus

pajonkunz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-13-2013 16:59:36 | More by pajonkunz

warmbier804

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

06-13-2013 03:49:43 | More by warmbier804

zestar

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

06-13-2013 03:49:07 | More by zestar

bconsidine

Maryland

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-12-2013 18:46:36 | More by bconsidine

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-12-2013 17:17:58 | More by JMUbrewz

Eazy28

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-12-2013 16:39:26 | More by Eazy28

jarrgal

North Dakota

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

06-10-2013 17:08:58 | More by jarrgal

neckbeered

Montana

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

06-10-2013 15:44:09 | More by neckbeered

hsus0225

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

06-09-2013 23:03:51 | More by hsus0225