Nut Brown Ale
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

Nut Brown AleNut Brown Ale
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From:
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
English Brown Ale
Ranked #3
ABV:
5%
Score:
91
Ranked #6,930
Avg:
4.08 | pDev: 12.01%
Reviews:
1,591
Ratings:
4,261
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 15, 2024
Added:
Jul 11, 2001
Wants:
  328
Gots:
  800
Brewed with well water (the original well at the Old Brewery, sunk in 1758, is still in use, with the hard well water being drawn from 85 feet underground); best barley malt, yeast and aromatic hops; fermented in ‘stone Yorkshire squares’ to create a relatively dry ale with rich nutty colour and palate of beech nuts, almonds and walnuts.
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Ratings by RoyalT:
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Reviewed by RoyalT from Michigan

4.35/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance – Yes, it’s brown, albeit with a ruby hue. The tan head came up quite nicely as well. It looks like a soft pillow cushion.

Smell – This one is balanced for sure. The sweet malt aroma and floral hops come together just right. The caramel undertones and musty nature of the nose are great.

Taste – Boy, did this hit the spot. The hops come out a tad bigger at the taste, but the beautiful malt flavor is there as well. There also seems to be a good amount of butter and a faint hint of oak.

Mouthfeel – This was the ale’s strong point, IMO. Maybe I was just parched, but I couldn’t put this thing down. It’s medium-bodied and dry enough to quench, but the incredible balance just kept me wanting more. There was also just enough carbonation to keep things lively and interesting.

Drinkability – With only a 5.0 ABV I let ‘er rip after making my tasting notes. I downed this bottle in a New York minute and will be sure to pick up a few more this weekend. You gotta love a beer that’s this good and that they sell in the supermarket.

Comments – I felt the key to this ale was its balance. I enjoy the one-sided “extreme” beers as well, but this one was right on the mark. By far the best Brown Ale that I’ve tried to date.
Dec 18, 2003
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.8 by Thanatosbat777 from Georgia

Mar 15, 2024
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Reviewed by mhhsvt from Pennsylvania

3.58/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I am stating to drink beer with my eyes. I have been sampling several dark beers as of late and this one did it too as well as my beloved Guinness stout.
This brew gets a very high score and I can see why after letting it settle and warm up a bit .
There are subtle aromas and tastes that l find hard to describe albeit very pleasant.
Mar 09, 2024
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Reviewed by J-legend-K from Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Beautiful ruby brown and perfectly clear. Nice frothy finger or two of tan head from the can.

Sweet malty English yeast on the nose

Ever so slightly syrupy, low carb feel.

Malt covered biscuit with a touch of honey covered burnt toast.
Mar 05, 2024
 
Rated: 4.18 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Feb 28, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by gongfu from Connecticut

Jan 31, 2024
 
Rated: 4.12 by Rodya-CA from California

Jan 15, 2024
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Reviewed by hbeimers from Illinois

4.09/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Strongly sweet and molasses-y aroma. Rapidly dissipating head. Clear dark amber. Mouthfeel is somehow both light and syrupy. Very little aftertaste. Delicious
Dec 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4.1 by arini10 from Oregon

Dec 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.3 by Athener56 from Oklahoma

Dec 09, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by AbeO

Dec 08, 2023
 
Rated: 4.33 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.75 by MEnoMoney

Nov 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Justinprintz from New Jersey

Nov 22, 2023
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Reviewed by Luscious_Malfoy from Illinois

4.24/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
poured from a 550mL bottle into a half pint glass. pours dark maroon to light brown with a big khaki colored head. amaretto and a slight nutty chocolate on the nose. taste follows. it’s simple but it’s fully flavored, especially for 5%. medium-full mouthfeel. finishes a little watery. pretty classic nut brown.
Nov 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.31 by brutalist from Pennsylvania

Oct 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3.89 by Bhubbard34 from Pennsylvania

Oct 23, 2023
 
Rated: 3.85 by cabsandking from Ohio

Oct 13, 2023
 
Rated: 3.51 by Evinyme from Colorado

Oct 02, 2023
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Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland

3.89/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.75
Chestnut brown with dense off-white head, good retention, rings of lacing
Smells like toasted nuts and raisins
Tastes like toasted hazelnuts, cocoa, and raisins
Medium bodied and appropriately carbonated, almost goes down too easy
Nice easy drinker for cooler nights
Sep 27, 2023
Nut Brown Ale from Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 4261 ratings