Monday, July 18, 2011

Ithaca - Nut Brown Ale

The rich mahogany hue of the Nut Brown is the first thing you will notice about this complex, malty brew. A delicate blend of chocolate malt, caramel malt, and four other malts brings to this beer a chocolatey sweetness, and hints of coffee. The malt character is subtly balanced with Northdown and Fuggles hops.

The ABV is 5.4 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - English Brown Ale
Glass to use - Pint Glass, Tumbler, Mug or Steins
Delivery - 12oz Bottle

Not recommended for extended cellaring.

The Pour - Pours a brown color with a tan head and little lacing.
Aroma - Malty, some coffee and chocolate.
Taste - Tangy almost sour like, sweet fruity-tart, some coffee and chocolate.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and body. 
Drinkable - Interesting taste, not sure if the tartness is normal.  Maybe it was from aging the beer for a year.

This beer pairs well with cheese and grilled meats.

This beer gets a Duper rating of C+.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B
Ratebeer Rating =67

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