Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale - Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

Siriusfisherman

Montana

4.38/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Brown with hints of red in the spots where light shines through, very dark but not anywhere near a stout. There was almost no head, just a creamy ring running around the side of the glass and a few small bubble patches in the middle.

Smell: There is a strong malt character to this beer, and it does have a nice nutty presence to it. It actually shares a peculiar characteristic that with their Oatmeal Stout, I can't help but think it is related to the use of 'Yorkshire Stone Squares'. Very clean smelling and very intense maltiness.

Taste: A manifestation of the aroma in full form, you get that wonderful nutty character and a slight bitterness. There is also a slightly fruit like aftertaste that may be some lingering character from a subtle hop presence. The roasted, unmated barley also comes through in a wonderful way, paying excellent tribute to the nutty tones in this beer.

Mouthfeel: I have trouble thinking of a more unique and splendid mouthfeel to beer than what Sam Smith has showed me so far. Both their oatmeal stout and this beer have a very unique character to them that I find nowhere else in the realm of beer. This is not to mention the wonderfully crisp carbonation that opens up the palate to all of the characteristics of this beer.

Overall: Just a superb brown ale, the kind of thing that Sam Smith is so good at. There is nothing obscure or wild about this beer, it is just made with basic ingredients using old fashioned methods and the the result is a legendary nut brown ale. This is surely regarded as a classic to many and I will advocate for the same, so wonderfully simple and yet so unique. Sam Smith is a hell of a brewery.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2012 06:01:08 | More by Siriusfisherman

MystikCelt

New York

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-20-2013 04:16:07 | More by MystikCelt

SpAiReArGsEonNE

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -26.7%

05-20-2013 02:23:49 | More by SpAiReArGsEonNE

ClayO

Arizona

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

05-19-2013 21:36:14 | More by ClayO

M_C_Hampton

Georgia

4.11/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: poured from a 550 mL bottle into a pint glass, medium brown colored with a huge loose tan head that dissipates leaving little lacing, clear

S: nutty malty nose, slightly sweet

T: big malt up front, light flavors of pecan walnut, bread, toast, biscuit

M: medium bodied with a creamy quality

O: a refreshing malt heavy brew

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 18:49:50 | More by M_C_Hampton

grumblebee

California

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-19-2013 03:45:54 | More by grumblebee

Tavo2311

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-18-2013 23:12:37 | More by Tavo2311

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-18-2013 22:07:35 | More by Photekut

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-18-2013 17:52:51 | More by drgonzo2k2

mattsucks

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-18-2013 14:03:17 | More by mattsucks

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

05-17-2013 12:39:34 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

superspak

Michigan

4.23/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

550 ml bottle into imperial pint glass, bottled on 8/21/2012. Pours fairly crystal clear reddish copper color with a 2 finger dense and fluffy light khaki head with great retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Nice spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass. Aromas of big caramel, molasses, raisin, toast, toffee, brown bread, light nuttiness, floral, and toasted earthiness. Damn nice aromas with good balance and complexity of malt and moderate fruity notes. Taste of big caramel, molasses, toast, toffee, raisin, brown bread, floral, nuttiness, light roast, and toasted earthiness. No bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of caramel, molasses, toast, toffee, raisin, brown bread, floral, nuttiness, light roast, and light earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Fantastic flavor balance and complexity of malt flavors with moderate fruitiness; very robust for 5% with no cloying sweetness after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a creamy and fairly slick mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a highly excellent english brown ale! Great balance and complexity of robust flavors; and very smooth to drink. A highly enjoyable offering.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 04:08:42 | More by superspak

Carpentiere

New Hampshire

2.75/5  rDev -32.8%

05-16-2013 12:16:37 | More by Carpentiere

MtOrion

Nebraska

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-15-2013 21:18:52 | More by MtOrion

OregonGrown7

Nebraska

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-15-2013 21:17:39 | More by OregonGrown7

Zimm

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-15-2013 17:16:43 | More by Zimm

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

05-15-2013 13:20:07 | More by pcsnyder

LuckyJohn

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-13-2013 18:15:21 | More by LuckyJohn

ejh06752

New York

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-13-2013 02:56:39 | More by ejh06752

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -26.7%

05-12-2013 16:58:44 | More by mikeburd1128

Chucker17

South Dakota

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-12-2013 04:17:38 | More by Chucker17

YieldToNothing

New York

4.18/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

550ml bottle into a pint glass
pours an amber brown with a creamy 1 inch white head. nutty chocolate aroma and i think i'm picking up subtle hints of dried fruit.
not too much carbonation. taste has chocolate going on and i'm feeling a bitter coffee like aftertaste.
this is a solid beer and i understand why it is considered a classic.
very tasty and easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 19:10:44 | More by YieldToNothing

themilkman87

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-11-2013 15:03:07 | More by themilkman87

pandow

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-11-2013 02:49:32 | More by pandow

rph97

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-10-2013 20:02:53 | More by rph97