Brewhouse Brown Ale - Real Ale Brewing Company

smibroncos

New York

4.2/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A. poured a dark translucent brown, with a short diminiching tan head. Not much lacing on the glass.

S. Bready, Roasted malt,earthy and slightly woody.

T. Sweet dark roasted malts, brown sugar,carmel,dark fruit, nice bitterness. i thought from the aroma it would have been sweeter, but suprisingly balanced.

M. Medium bodied, lightly carbonated, short duration.

O. I liked this brew, good balance and a good representation of the style. I would definately try this brew again.

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2011 02:29:32 | More by smibroncos

ZenAgnostic

Texas

2.93/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

12oz bottle poured into crappy little mason jars. 08.31.11 stamped on back label.

Appearance - Dark brown body. Tan head with great retention.

Smell - No off smells. Malty. Candy sugar sweetness.

Taste - Mild. Balanced. Musky finish. Almost dry after semi-sweet body.

Mouthfeel - Mild astringency. Watery, but not completely. Light bodied overall.

Overall Drinkability - Mild. Astringency stomps all over any delicacy this mild beer attempts to convey.

Serving type: bottle

09-03-2011 17:59:44 | More by ZenAgnostic

jondeelee

Massachusetts

3.18/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Smells of medium-rich malts, a hint of coffee and brown sugar, earthiness.

These flavors continue strongly on the tongue, the malts definitely being the highlighted flavors. Large grain tastes dominate, with hints of both lightly-toasted, Grape Nuts cereal-like notes, as well as slightly darker, chocolate malt-style flavors, and a smidgin of fruit esters. Also present are hints of coffee and light caramels, with some tobacco-like flavors deep beneath the surface. The finish is a combination of the tobacco-like flavors and the darker chocolate malts, and fades off quickly. Hops are quite light--in fact, not much more than would be expected from a Budweiser--but a small hint of grapefruit bitterness may be found just at the edges.

Overall, this is a decent brew, though I do find it to be more watery than I would like. Also note that this brew will probably be extremely difficult to find outside of Texas--I only found it near the San Antonio area while visiting my parents.

Serving type: bottle

08-13-2011 20:45:04 | More by jondeelee

aquatonex

New York

2.98/5  rDev -17.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours opaque brown with translucency around the edges with around 1 finger of head that dissipates to leave a foamy ring. No lacing. Nose is almost nonexistent, deep breaths bring about tiny amounts of coffee notes. Taste is slightly toasty and coffee-y, not very complex but also not bad. Mouthfeel is pretty good, actually, it isn't too thin or dense. Another easy drinker by Real Ale.

Serving type: bottle

07-26-2011 21:00:24 | More by aquatonex

annawees

Texas

3.05/5  rDev -15.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Bought the sampler pack which included 2 of these and drank it straight from the bottle.

A: Not really sure as a glass wasn't available when I had it.

S: Malty smell, with a hint of... skunk?

T: Malty flavor, hints of hops, and wait, wait, wait, there is the skunk that I smelled earlier.

M: Rather good straight from the bottle, smooth & refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

07-18-2011 11:47:26 | More by annawees

srandycarter

California

4/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Nice cola brown, good white head stays for some time. Lots of spotty lace.

S - Malty, a little barny, some sea brine.

T - Super nice malt, sharpness at end, clean.

M - Good carb, nice balance.

D - Low ABV, not overbearing. Clean finish. It's a do'er.

Serving type: bottle

07-17-2011 04:42:20 | More by srandycarter

Banyon

Texas

3/5  rDev -16.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I may have got a bad batch of this. I read the reviews of this, and from the other brews I have tried from this company i expected more.

Nose: honestly smells malty with your normal toasty tones.

Taste: First thing i notice is the hops and almost tastes a little boozy. on the back end you can totally taste the chocolate. it is very malty but has a bitterness that lingers. It doesnt taste fresh however. i dont know. odd from this company.

Mouth: I feel an instant alcohol burn. There is a smootheness and i also like how it settles on the palate.

Overall: I think i got a bad batch, it honestly tastes like a typical brown ale, which from drinking this company's ales, thats not how it typically goes does. Im going to try it again but make sure i get a fresher batch.

Cheers!!!

Serving type: bottle

07-16-2011 03:18:00 | More by Banyon

AlexFields

Tennessee

3.56/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Thanks to OakedCanuck for sending me this bottle as an extra!

Pours the color of rich mahogany (and many leatherbound books). Looks like nice wooden furniture. Very attractive. Nice head too, though it doesn't stick around too long.

Doesn't smell like much of anything. Some faint maltiness but I have to sniff at this really hard to get much of an aroma.

This is way better than I expected! Very rich flavor. Roasty chocolate and coffee, caramel/toffee candy malty sweetness. I was extremely impressed at the first few sips. The richness and complexity subsided somewhat as the beer warmed or this might have got an even higher rating.

Very creamy mouthfeel but also some decent carbonation, right on target for the style.

A very nice brown ale. Definitely above average, bordering on excellent.

7.5/10

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2011 16:55:02 | More by AlexFields

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.48/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pretty ordinary beer. Mahogoney brown body with lots of off-white lace. Very malty, though not coying, including chocolate malt, low IBU hopped, noticeable sugar. Decent drinkability but nothing out of the ordinary.
A bit less than average mouthfeel. Silver X's bottle.

Serving type: bottle

07-06-2011 18:51:44 | More by northyorksammy

depechemode1983

Texas

3.33/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A - Pours dark brown in color, damn near black with a semi fluffy tan head. Retention is moderate and minimal lacing.

S - Nose has toasted grains, light coffee, and sweet toffee in the background. There seems to be a faint hint of chocolate in the background as well.

T - Good hop bitterness, some toasted malts/grains in the middle and some easy coffee flavors to end the taste.

M - Medium bodied, soft and easy on the palate.

O - A very drinkable brown ale. Slightly above average. A good beer all in all.

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2011 21:00:46 | More by depechemode1983

Plumbwader

Texas

4.2/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a very dark reddish brown with a one finger light khaki head that disappears rather quickly. Very small amounts of lace. Color looks like a dark iced tea or a weak coffee. This beer has a sour chocolatey smell like baking cocoa. Beer has a light carbonation, and just the right amount of alcohol burn. Taste is where this brew excels. Has a very nutty, caramel taste when it hits the tounge and finishes as a chocolate cake with no icing. Very nice beer. Very good drinkability. Buy a six pack you won't be disappointed!

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2011 22:12:21 | More by Plumbwader

ikats

New Jersey

3.1/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

This ale is very dark mahogany in color. A bit cloudy. With fairly small light brown head. Low carbonation. Aroma is malty - reminds me of some baked chocolate dessert. Taste is milder than aroma. Still chocolate. Maybe a bit of coffee and nuts as well. Some hoppy bitterness at the end (too much for my taste). Still fairly mild and very drinkable. Malts and hops seem to diverge at the end.

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2011 03:36:57 | More by ikats

jlindros

Massachusetts

3.83/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to atxdelivery.

Pours a lighter small fizzy head almost no lacing, over murky mahogany dark brown color.

Nose has some toasty and slight reddish malts, some brown sugar, light candy, rich of caramel, dark crystal malts, very slight roasty.

Taste is very malty, kinda oktoberfest flavored, reddish and very toasty malts, some munich and crystal malts, bit if brown sugary and light candy, little nutty, very light earthy hops, touch creamy. Finishes with a touch more earthy hops, a slight bitterness, more lingering hops and a bit drier but little sticky.

Mouth is med bodied, lower but decent enough carb.

Overall pretty good, lots of nice toasty reddish malts, light hops, little sweet and sticky but nice, drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2011 00:06:38 | More by jlindros

allforbetterbeer

Colorado

3.93/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured into a snifter.

Pours with a clear, dark, reddish brown body that shows smoked ruby when held to light, and otherwise looks brown. Initially a finger of head crowns the brew, but this falls to a thin layer within a few minutes. Looks quite tasty.

Overall the nose is rather subtle, displaying notes of mild English hops, caramel and chocolate malts, and a bit of sweetness. Caramel is notable as well.

I would say the flavor nails this style perfectly. Overall it is on the sweeter side, but the hops lend just enough drying bitterness to balance it very nicely just shy of the middle (on the sweet side). The hops are mellow and add a bit of floral fruitiness, which blends with the dark caramel and chocolate notes nicely. Mild, subtle, and comforting. This is chicken soup for the brown ale lover's soul.

The mouthfeel is outstanding. Low carbonation and a full body gives this a nearly velvety smooth feel in the mouth. I wish it were fall and the leaves were just starting to fall in a brisk breeze.

Conclusion: This beer isn't trying to blow anybody's mind in any way. It isn't extreme or pretentious. It is simply tasty, smooth, easy to drink, and for that I love it. If I lived in Texas, this would be one of my corner-stone fall and winter session ales.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2011 21:06:29 | More by allforbetterbeer

HuskyinPDX

Washington

2.7/5  rDev -25%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

12oz poured into a pint glass.

A- Deep, motor-oil brown with a thin tan head that dissipates very quickly.

S- Smells like booze and sort of like an old tavern.

T- Tastes malty, bitter, and like chocolate. Some nut flavors also.

D- Drinks thick and coats the mouth.

O- Mmm. ok, not impressed.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2011 00:06:52 | More by HuskyinPDX

SWMeyer4141

Texas

3.8/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The last out of my Real Ale sampler pack.

Appearance-Very nice dark brown with a 1 inch mocha head. Head dissaptes quickly and leaves no lacing. Very nice body.

Smell-Some roasted malt with some nuttiness. Some dark fruits and spice as well.

Taste-Roasty and Sweet malts with a slightly bitter finish. Balanced, but lacks some flavor. As it warms pick up a little bit of coffee/chocolate as well.

Mouthfeel-Good carbonation, with bubbles popping on the tongue. Pretty light bodied for a Brown Ale.

Overall-Definitely my favorite out of the 3 Real Ales in the sampler pack. Would pick up a 6 pack of this over many others and at a cheaper price. Pretty good brew.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2011 03:05:23 | More by SWMeyer4141

BrewsCrewSA

Texas

3.9/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Beautiful chocolate brown, carbonated; tan head that retains well. Reddish edges as the light shines through the glass.

S - Smells of candied fruits, figs; sweet like ripe bananas. Faint whiffs of bagels and biscuits, malts.

T - Strong, sour alcohol notes right up front. Huge, malty sweetness that's evenly tempered by the alcohol. Big aftertaste of sourdough and pumpernickel, dark brown breads. Still, the sourness of the alcohol dominates above all, a bit surprising since it's not a highly alcoholic beer. Pleasant, not overwhelming but still surprising.

M - Very good. Smooth, even across the palate, enjoyable. Burns the tongue a bit on the first splash, but that's okay too.

Overall, a decent effort by Real Ale, but not my favorite from them. If you're ever in South Texas, I recommend Real Ale's Full Moon Pale Rye Ale, and this would make a decent, maltier companion.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2011 00:06:48 | More by BrewsCrewSA

LittleDon

Texas

3.85/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Cloudy reddish brown with little lace and poor head retention. Light coffee aroma. Malty middle and a mild amount of bitterness in the finish. On the dry side with a medium body. Mouthfeel is medium to medium-light carbonation. Not a whole lot going on, but not bad.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2011 22:22:09 | More by LittleDon

Mosstrooper

California

3.85/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12oz bottle into an imperial nonic pint glass.

Appearance: Pours a mahogany color with a large tan-ish head that dissipates fairly slowly, leaving behind a thick ring of lace and a thin layer of foam on top of the beer.

Smell: Smells of sweet caramel, brown sugar, with a nutty hint. There is also a faint herbal note.

Taste: Starts of with a bit of herbal spice which turns into sweet caramel and candy, finishing with some nuttiness and a touch of grassiness.

Mouthfeel: Lighter in body with light carbonation and a sticky finish.

Overall: A very true-to-the-style brown ale. Not the best out there, but there is certainly worse out there and worse for more money. A very sessionable beer and one I could drink all day.

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2011 01:55:42 | More by Mosstrooper

ChadQuest

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a dark brown color with generous lacing.
Aromas and flavors are of toasted nuts,sometimes covered in caramel, and sometimes lightly dusted with cinnamon and spices.
The mouthfeel has slightly above moderate carbination and a crisp clean feel to it.
Enjoyable beer and above the average for it's class. I love getting new to me beers like this as extras.

Serving type: bottle

03-10-2011 05:15:30 | More by ChadQuest

obrike

Texas

3.58/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

A dark brown pour...no real head to speak of...light white ring around top for duration of drink.

I liked this smell...roasted malts...bready, nutty...a bit more complex than I expected.

Taste of toasted malt immediately, followed by a bit of a bitter finish...this cut into the flavor just a bit.

Moderate carbonation, but a bit too thin for me.

Drinkability was pretty good, nothing to write home about...but certainly much better than your typical BMC.

Serving type: bottle

03-10-2011 00:58:36 | More by obrike

dgfair

North Carolina

3.45/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle poured into sam Adams perfect pint.

Pours a dark mocha brown color with a creamy tan head that dissipates quickly but leaves a nice bit of lace on the glass. Smell is roasted malt with caramel and not much else to speak of. Taste is nice with some sweet caramel up front and a nice toasty finish with hints of coffee. Mouth is a little too carbonated and slippery for me. Overall a very drinkable beer that was a pleasant surprise.

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2011 23:15:18 | More by dgfair

soju6

Missouri

3.4/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a deep mahogany color with a small head and no real lacing.

S: Has a mild roasted nuttiness with some malt aroma with a hint of caramel sweetness.

T: Taste is a mixture malt and roasted nuts with a mild sweetness. and just a touch of bitterness. Fairly dry finish.

M: Fairly medium body, smooth.

D: Decent drinker. Quite good for a small Texas brewery in a beer starved state.

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2011 04:57:13 | More by soju6

JohnGalt1

Idaho

3.63/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz received as part of a bunch of nice extras in a super trade with chriswilkes33... Thanks a ton Chris... This one was a nailbiter for a few hours, but I'm very happy it worked out for the best. Poured into a tulip with a 2 finger lite tan head.. the brew is deep polished walnut... very pretty... nice lacing.

Off the nose, this is spot on for the category and smells very fresh. Nutty with mild cocoa... earthy.... smells "brown".. sorry I don't really how else to describe it.

Flavor mirrors the nose perfectly... very nice earthy element that meshes perfectly with the lite toast and nutty presence.. caramel essence without the sweetness.. instead an encompassing lite malt profile carries and melds all the components very nicely.

Body seems about right.. so does the carbonation.. Medium lite body with a lighter carbonation.

Nice... I would buy this pretty regularly if it was available to me.

Thanks again Chris for a super trade.... I hope you like your box as much as I like mine!!

4/3.5/3.5/3.5/4

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2011 08:26:49 | More by JohnGalt1

ColdPoncho

Ohio

4.05/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to tsatem for this bottle.

A - body is a reddish-brown, small tan head settles to a ring.

S - Good chocolate malt character with some roasted notes.

T - Bitter coffee, chocolate. Some sweet malts. Very nice and well balanced.

M - Medium body, but some punch to it from the carbonation.

D - Quite drinkable. Nice and tasty.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2011 22:04:15 | More by ColdPoncho