Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale - Smuttynose Brewing Company

57md

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Pours a dark, muddy copper with a finger of beige head. The head dissipates rather quickly, but sticks around the edge of the glass leaving a healthy dose of lacing behind. The nose is bready for sure. Definite malt forward flavor with a bitter and semi-dry finish. Not fancy, but still one of the best browns around.

Serving type: bottle

07-19-2012 04:12:57 | More by 57md

JT99125

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

05-21-2013 00:32:01 | More by JT99125

BobZTraveler

New York

4.35/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

This was a draft which had a feeble head, although I was at a restaurant at LaGuardia airport, so who knows how clean the glass was! The color was a nice dark copper, carmel nose, with a nice nutty flavor. The lingering after taste was very strong alcohol.

Serving type: on-tap

05-20-2013 22:19:04 | More by BobZTraveler

Stonehill64

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-19-2013 12:43:33 | More by Stonehill64

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

3.33/5  rDev -15.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12 oz bottle into a pint glass.

A: Pours a dark chestnut color. The head is a one finger light brown shade, starting off with a rocky texture, but becoming thinner and creamier as it recedes. Some lacing is left on the glass.

S: Fairly typical of a brown ale; nuttiness and chocolate are the dominant aromatic notes. I also notice a touch of fruit esters, and even some earthy hops.

T: There's an initial nuttiness on the opening. This slowly transitions to a middle of caramel and a finish of earth, marzipan, and mild pine. Not interesting, but I find that many brown ales
don't fit that criteria.

M: I like the creaminess at first...which turns into a less-than-desirable finishing chalkiness. On the plus side, decent dryness and carbonation makes it very easy to drink given its ABV.

O: It's pretty solid. I kind of feel like saying "it's not you, it's me" due to the fact that it's well made and well balanced, but not my thing. Brown ale fans will really like it.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 21:10:53 | More by ThisWangsChung

ChefBenhase

Georgia

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-18-2013 19:48:24 | More by ChefBenhase

mattsucks

Ohio

3/5  rDev -23.7%

05-18-2013 14:21:52 | More by mattsucks

diechipmunk

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-17-2013 16:10:16 | More by diechipmunk

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-17-2013 14:46:06 | More by twenty5

MarkyMOD

Colorado

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-17-2013 14:24:08 | More by MarkyMOD

tnbeatty

Vermont

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-17-2013 00:55:11 | More by tnbeatty

jmdrpi

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-16-2013 03:45:27 | More by jmdrpi

tdmccarthy

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-15-2013 02:52:24 | More by tdmccarthy

jkane101

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-15-2013 00:43:39 | More by jkane101

Chegui

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-14-2013 20:21:59 | More by Chegui

andrewschirmer

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +27.2%

05-14-2013 00:49:57 | More by andrewschirmer

CountryRock2001

New York

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-13-2013 01:31:35 | More by CountryRock2001

JSouth

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-12-2013 17:43:33 | More by JSouth

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-12-2013 17:41:03 | More by mikeburd1128

Pacioli1445

South Dakota

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-09-2013 21:26:33 | More by Pacioli1445

JakeDebus

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-09-2013 19:33:18 | More by JakeDebus

SeriousALEment

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-07-2013 21:25:04 | More by SeriousALEment

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-07-2013 21:10:26 | More by dalepryor

creal92

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass.

A - Very unique for a brown ale. Non-transparent with an amber glow.

S - A nice sweet malty smell, but a little be desired in aroma, not too bad.

T - A nice biscuity, bread matches the nose with the malt and very pleasant taste that invites another sip.

M - Very lacking, a little watery but some mouthfeel there.

Overall - Recommended, I would rate it a 4.5 on the unique qualities for a brown ale. Tasty brew.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2013 03:22:42 | More by creal92

civicm87

New York

3/5  rDev -23.7%

05-05-2013 18:38:56 | More by civicm87