Foo - Brown Ale-looking for advice

The best brown ale is???

define "brown ale".

oh... and please refrain from mentioning newcastle. that's not ale, it's p1ss.

Sierra Nevada Brown Ale is more drinkable that Newcastle but still far from excellent, maybe a C or C+ at best.

Yeah, newcastle sucks. New Glarus (wisconsin) makes a decent nut brown ale called the 'fat squirrel.' Samuel Smith makes one, too. I don't think I've ever had it, but his other brews are pretty tasty (and strong).

The best brown ale is???

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define "brown ale".

oh... and please refrain from mentioning newcastle. that's not ale, it's p1ss.

You should listen to botto. He's tasted both and knows the similarity in taste.

Two of my favorites.
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Don't know that they're the best but they're good.

I won't pretend to know which is best. But they are usually very good. I recommend trying them all.

define "brown ale".

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DEFINED

... Brad

Not sure if it qualifies as "brown", but a damn good ale is Kilkenny!

According to this wiki article, you can't get it in the US! :eek:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilkenny_(beer)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c398/Dewei29/beers/kilkenny.jpg

Heck, who cares, just have one. Oh and remember, don't drink and ride.

Wychwood's Hobgoblin is pretty dang tasty. Brooklyn Brown, Wolaver's Brown, and Dogfish Head India Brown are also some really good ones that haven't been mentioned yet.

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define "brown ale".



It's not just the color, it's a particular style, usually with the words "brown ale" somewhere on the label, like some of the ones mentioned above. Goose Island's Hex Nut Brown is pretty tasty, and the original Pete's Wicked ale is a brown ale. I'm in the Chicago area, so some of the more regional ones mentioned here I haven't even heard of. I can't believe I was in Dillon, CO 2 weeks ago skiing and didn't see the Sweet George's Brown.:( I've seen the Ellie's Brown around here. I'll give it a try. Any others?

I like Rogue Hazelnut Brown Ale.

+1 on the Sammy Smith

If you can find it, Brooklyn Brown Ale

I make no apologies! I love Newcastle and there you have it!:p:D

Heck, who cares, just have one. Oh and remember, don't drink and ride.

why not?

why not?

It's hard to get the smell of vomit out of handlebar tape. Does terrible things to bike computers.

NEWCASTLE.. /thread. :beer:

Not sure if it qualifies as "brown", but a damn good ale is Kilkenny!

According to this wiki article, you can't get it in the US! :eek:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilkenny_(beer)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c398/Dewei29/beers/kilkenny.jpg

That's funny, I swore to dog I saw it at Shep's over here. Maybe I need to stockpile....


Samuel Smith's nut brown is my idea of what a brown ale should be....actually the entire Sam Smith's lineup are quite tasty....I love their Oatmeal Stout something fierce.

I'd have never thought a beer called "Moose Drool" could have a taste so much like what you might legitimately expect moose drool to taste like. Even more remarkable...I never would have expected that taste to be so delicious!

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Did you brew that up for yourself?

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Would be cooler if you could replace the word 'NEW' with 'NOZZLE'

This! (http://www.abita.com/brew/turbodog.html)

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Did you brew that up for yourself?

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You're very photogenic.

If you can find it, Brooklyn Brown Ale

Oh I've found it ... many times. It's very, very good stuff on tap. Perhaps a good 2nd if my Sammy Smith has gone missing.

... Brad

You're very photogenic.

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My god. I was getting ready to say something very similar, but this label did all of the work. Awesome!

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not that one.

Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale. OMG! That stuff is soo good and you get that nifty artwork on the label.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/23929.jpg

Rochefort Trappist 10

One of Belgium's finest ales.

Luckily, beer appreciation is a fairly inexpensive endeavor. Everyone's tastes are different. My advice is to try a few and find your favorite.

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I can't believe I was in Dillon, CO 2 weeks ago skiing and didn't see the Sweet George's Brown.:( I've seen the Ellie's Brown around here. I'll give it a try. Any others?

That's too bad. The Dillon Dam Brewery has good food and quite a few good beers. Maybe next time.