India Brown Ale
Haymarket Beer Co. Pub & Brewery

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From:
Haymarket Beer Co. Pub & Brewery
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Brown Ale
ABV:
7%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.22 | pDev: 5.92%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
15
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 06, 2014
Added:
Jan 02, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
A big, malty dark brown ale brewed with dark crystal, victory & chocolate malts. It's then hopped AND dry-hopped with 3lbs per barrel of Simcoe. Think of it as a brown double I.P.A.!
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Ratings by MasterSki:
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Reviewed by MasterSki from Canada (ON)

4.04/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On-tap at Haymarket. Multiple 4oz tasters consumed.

A - Tan foam settles to a partial cap and splotchy lace. Transparent dark brown body.

S - Lots of hops here, with a mix of zesty herbs and tropical fruits. There's a very faint brown malt backbone but without looking at this I'd probably guess it was an IPA and not a brown ale.

T - The taste is similar, with a mixture of tropical and piney hops and a bit more in the way of brown sugar and nutty malts. There's a mild astringency that distracts, but otherwise this is quite solid.

M - Medium, chewy, and sticky body, with lower carbonation, and no perceptible alcohol.

D - Without the mild astringency this would be awesome, but it's still a good beer all the same. Hopefully they re-brew this and tweak the recipe a touch as I think it's a really solid addition to Haymarket's lineup.
Jan 18, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.5 by BrianBo from Illinois

Oct 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by bschinelli from Illinois

Nov 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Drucifer from Illinois

Jun 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by Chrixsus from Illinois

Apr 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by EGolfer4 from Illinois

Mar 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by robbyc1 from Illinois

Mar 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Boilerfood from Indiana

Mar 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by spycow from Illinois

Mar 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by WoodBrew from Ohio

Mar 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Gonzoillini from Illinois

Mar 01, 2013
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Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois

3.99/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Served in a goblet at the brewpub.

Don't mind if I do. This stuff pours a clear garnet topped by a finger of lightly off-cream foam. The nose comprises mild cocoa, pine sap, and light grapefruit peel. The taste brings in more of the same, with a healthy balance maintained throughout. For most of it, the hops seem to have the upper hand (at least up front), but the cocoa takes over near the finish. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a drying finish. Overall, a damn tasty hoppy brown, one that understands the importance of a proper balance.
Feb 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by sgoro from Illinois

Jan 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by spark3148857 from Ohio

Jan 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by DooshBagalow from Illinois

Jan 02, 2013
India Brown Ale from Haymarket Beer Co. Pub & Brewery
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 15 ratings