American-Style Brown Ale

Sierra Nevada Tumbler

Product - Sierra Nevada Tumbler
Brewed By: 
Sierra Nevada
Self-Defined Style: 
Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.5% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
37 IBU

As the nights grow cool, the leaves on the valley oaks begin to turn and fall. In honor of this yearly dance, we bring you Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale and invite you to enjoy the show. We use malt within days of roasting at the peak of its flavor to give Tumbler a gracefully smooth malt character. So pour a glass, and grab a window seat to watch as the leaves come tumbling down.

Long Trail Harvest Ale

Product - Long Trail Harvest Ale
Brewed By: 
Long Trail
Self-Defined Style: 
Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
4.4% ABV

An Auburn Ale that is "so darn smooth, even the locals are excited!"

Best With: 
Brown ales typically have a mild hop presence and a subtly sweet, complex malt character that meshes beautifully with honey and tomato based barbecue sauce on all manner of grilled meats. Brown ale also shines with French onion soup, and could even work with a mild cigar.

Redhook 8-4-1 Expedition Ale

Product - Redhook 8-4-1 Expedition Ale
Brewed By: 
Redhook
Self-Defined Style: 
American Strong Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
9.5% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
55 IBU

Redhook Ale Brewery has unveiled its latest limited release, handcrafted beer. Called 8-4-1 Expedition Ale, the American-Style Strong Brown Ale was developed by eight Redhook brewers working in four teams of two to create one beer. The ale reflects a compilation of each team’s individual recipes that were then carefully blended into one distinct beer. 8-4-1 is available for a limited time in 22 ounce bottles at select grocery stores and on draught nationwide.

Special Attributes: 
Big Beer (+8.0% ABV)

Tyranena Rocky's Revenge

Tyranena-Rocky's-Revenge.png
Brewed By: 
Tyranena
Self-Defined Style: 
American Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.7% ABV

Rocky’s Revenge is an American brown ale with a portion aged in bourbon barrels. Each bourbon barrel will contribute its own unique character to this rich, satisfying ale.

Surly Bender

Surly Bender.png
Brewed By: 
Surly
Self-Defined Style: 
American Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.5% ABV
Color (SRM): 
35º L
Bitterness (IBU): 
45 IBU

Here's what happens when substance meets smooth. This oatmeal brown ale defies traditional categories. Bender begins crisp and lightly hoppy, complemented by the velvety sleekness oats deliver. Belgian and British malts usher in cascades of cocoa, coffee, caramel and hints of vanilla and cream. An easy-drinking ale with many layers of satisfaction.

Rogue John John Hazelnut Brown

Product - Rogue John John Hazelnut
Brewed By: 
Rogue
Self-Defined Style: 
Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

Rogue’s Hazelnut Brown Nectar matured in Rogue’s Hazelnut Spiced Rum barrels.

In a collaboration of crafts, Rogue Brewmaster John Maier and Rogue Spirits Master Distiller John Couchot have joined forces to create a distinct, innovative series of brews called John John Ales. The series will take Rogue Ales legends and age them in Rogue Spirits barrels. A 3,100 gallon batch of John John Ale produces 1357 cases of beer.

Best With: 
Brown ales typically have a mild hop presence and a subtly sweet, complex malt character that meshes beautifully with honey and tomato based barbecue sauce on all manner of grilled meats. Brown ale also shines with French onion soup, and could even work with a mild cigar.
Special Attributes: 
Collaboration Beer

Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot Ale

Product - Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot Ale
Brewed By: 
Lagunitas
Self-Defined Style: 
Malty, Robust, Jobless Recovery Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.3% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
64 IBU

A malty, robust, jobless recovery ale. We're not quite in the red, or in the black...does that mean we're in the brown?!

Uinta Bristlecone Brown Ale

Bristlecone.jpg
Brewed By: 
Uinta Brewing Company
Self-Defined Style: 
Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
4.0% ABV

Bristlecone Brown Ale is a seasonal ale reminiscent of the classis English nut brown style. Available October through December (in the Holiday Sampler pack and on draft in select locations).

Appearance: Deep chocolate brown with an amber head
Nose: Hazelnuts and roasted malts
Body: Medium to Full-bodied
Taste: Malty, but with a firm, nutty dryness and gentle fruitiness

Best With: 
Brown ales typically have a mild hop presence and a subtly sweet, complex malt character that meshes beautifully with honey and tomato based barbecue sauce on all manner of grilled meats. Brown ale also shines with French onion soup, and could even work with a mild cigar.
Awards: 
Silver Medal - North American Beer Awards 2007 - Mild Brown Ale
Silver Medal - North American Beer Awards 2003 - American Brown
Bronze Medal - North American Beer Awards 2008 - Mild Brown Ale
Bronze Medal - North American Beer Awards 2000 - American Brown
Bronze Medal - North American Beer Awards 1998 - American Brown

Redhook Mudslinger Spring Ale

Product - Redhook Mudslinger
Brewed By: 
Redhook
Self-Defined Style: 
American Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.2% ABV

Mud Slinger Spring Ale will become Redhook’s spring seasonal this year, and will be available in Western states in Jaunary.

BJ's Nutty Brunette

Product - BJ's Nutty Brunette
Brewed By: 
BJ's Brewhouse
Self-Defined Style: 
American Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.9% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
35 IBU

A unique American-style brown ale. A blend of four different dark malts produces a flavor profile that is sweet with “nutty” notes. A healthy dose of hops makes this beer hoppier and more balanced than most English brown ales.

Gold Medal American Brown Ale at 2004 California State Fair; Gold Medal American-Style Brown Ale at 2003 Los Angeles County Fair

Syndicate content