AleSmith Nut Brown Ale - AleSmith Brewing Company

charlzm

California

3.53/5  rDev -12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Consumed July 26th, 2012 in a standard pint glass.

Beer pours a very clear deep cola color. Light gets through easily, resulting in garnet highlights. A moderate pour generates a rocky, off-white two-finger head: think root beer float. Sticky and long-lasting.

This is an aromatic beer; smoky, roasty notes mingle with a rich, bitter nutty smell. Outstanding.

Flavor is fairly mild: a little disappointing after the good looks and wonderful aroma. Restrained toffee gives way to over-roast bitterness on the finish. Carbonation seems to interfere slightly with tasting the malt. Not really bold or complex, but flawless.

Beer has a nice, creamy texture and perhaps too-strong carbonation prickle. Goes down smooth and easy.

Wanted to love this one, but I guess my memory was kind. I have had much better brown ales, though it's important to stress that this one is not at all bad, just a well-done example that sticks to the middle of the road.

Serving type: bottle

07-27-2012 03:45:07 | More by charlzm

DanGeo

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-20-2013 01:27:35 | More by DanGeo

bennetj17

Arizona

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-15-2013 00:38:07 | More by bennetj17

tourdot

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -25.4%

05-13-2013 04:00:55 | More by tourdot

likesbeer

California

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

05-12-2013 19:01:09 | More by likesbeer

TheBadger0289

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

3/5  rDev -25.4%

05-11-2013 01:38:14 | More by TheBadger0289

MCDub

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-10-2013 14:41:57 | More by MCDub

CoolEthan

California

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

05-04-2013 19:44:43 | More by CoolEthan

meangreenc

California

4.75/5  rDev +18.2%

05-04-2013 05:01:16 | More by meangreenc

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - A very dark brown with mild ruby hues. Head is excellent with a 1/2 inch of tan colored head that sticks around forever.
S - Quite mild but everything I expected is there. Toasted malts, hazelnuts, chocolate malt, brown malts, and a touch of brown sugar.
T - Brown malt and chocolate malt hit first with a bit of toasted bread. Very strong for such a light ABV. I do like how it's not overly sweet with sugar malts making it very drinkable.
M - Medium bodied, somewhat creamy, has a nice bite to it.

Overall a very smooth tasty brown ale with a great session-able ABV and constant flavors.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 02:07:22 | More by DrDemento456

Devilman

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

04-27-2013 23:10:11 | More by Devilman

BigLittleHokis

California

4/5  rDev -0.5%

04-15-2013 02:33:34 | More by BigLittleHokis

twelveinches

Washington

4/5  rDev -0.5%

04-12-2013 05:48:59 | More by twelveinches

alwaysplayin

California

3.5/5  rDev -12.9%

04-08-2013 18:47:59 | More by alwaysplayin

arizcards

Arizona

4.03/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Picked up a bomber from Total Wine last weekend for $5.99. Nice to see it is being bottled as this was one of the Alesmith brews i wanted to try for a long time now.

Beer poured brown with a nice tan head that is hanging around pretty well.

Nose is malty, earthy, with hints of chocolate.

Taste is well balanced, chocolate malts, hints of molasses, and west coast hops with a dry hop finish.

Mouthfeel is very good for the style, medium bodied and very smooth.

Overall this brew is everything i hoped it would be, a flavorful sessionable brew, perfect for watching a final four game!

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 23:43:58 | More by arizcards

ngeunit1

California

4.16/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark brown with a finger of frothy tan-khaki head. Fades fairly slowly.

S - Sweet caramel and toffee malts, English yeast with some fruity esters, almonds and other nuts, brown sugar.

T - Sweet caramel and toffee malts, almonds and other nuts, brown sugar, English yeast and some dark fruity esters.

M - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth with a sweet, fruity, and nutty finish.

D - Nice brown ale. Great complexity and balance.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 22:12:11 | More by ngeunit1

camelgar

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

04-06-2013 05:23:02 | More by camelgar

Pugs78

California

4/5  rDev -0.5%

04-04-2013 04:02:17 | More by Pugs78

BYOFB

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

04-02-2013 05:51:40 | More by BYOFB

Beerney

California

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

03-29-2013 04:55:45 | More by Beerney

DrFunkenstein

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

03-28-2013 01:12:52 | More by DrFunkenstein

vidisad

California

3.25/5  rDev -19.2%

03-26-2013 01:22:24 | More by vidisad

SDStoneEnthusiast

California

4/5  rDev -0.5%

03-19-2013 17:33:38 | More by SDStoneEnthusiast

vkv822

Oregon

4.24/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

22oz: tulip

Pours a dark, mahogany red with a creamy, thick, light tan head.

Toasty, nutty malts. Faint roast coffee.Light cocoa sweetness. Faint earthy hops in the finish.

Medium body, mild foamy carbonation.

A very well crafted English brown ale. Great nut notes blend with more malts and just a faint earthy hop profile.

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2013 07:43:04 | More by vkv822

jmccraney

Washington

4/5  rDev -0.5%

03-17-2013 17:25:27 | More by jmccraney