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Ellie’s Brown
Boulder, Colorado
BJCP Category: 10C American Brown Ale
Avery Brewing Co. <visit site>
39
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[expand]Total Score: 40/50
A very drinkable and interesting American Brown Ale without the customary citrus hops. Bitterness is high enough to make this a true American Brown Ale while the dryness makes it refreshing. more >
[close]Total Score: 40/50
Aroma: Caramel and chocolate malt dominate aroma. Low-medium earthy hop aroma. No DMS. No diacetyl. Low-medium alcohol aroma. Medium yeast-derived indeterminate fruity esters. (8/12)
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Appearance: Bright to brilliant clarity. Dark amber to brown color. Dense tan head with fair retention. (3/3)
Flavor: Caramel and chocolate malt with medium-high hop bitterness yields balance and fairly dry finish. Earthy (not citrus) hop flavor is a background character that complements the chocolate malt well. No DMS. No diacetyl. Average alcohol presence. (16/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with dry mouthfeel, fully attenuated with some roasted malts and lingering hop bitterness. Not particularly alcohol warming. High initial carbonation lightened the beer with some prickling bubbles that dissipated as it sat and warmed. (5/5)
Overall Impression: A very drinkable and interesting American Brown Ale without the customary citrus hops. Bitterness is high enough to make this a true American Brown Ale while the dryness makes it refreshing, inviting a second. Do have this beer with a steak on the grill where the caramel and roast malts complement the same in the grilled meat. (8/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 38/50
Sweeter than I expected, more like a bigger, sweeter Northern English Brown; roastiness could actually have been a tad more pronounced, like the difference between 65 and 75 percent cocoa chocolate. more >
[close]Total Score: 38/50
Aroma: Caramel, chocolate malt with lots of notes of cane sugar. Hop aroma is citrusy at first, but gives way to a more earthy quality as the beer sits for a minute; chocolate aromas also become more pronounced. Low ripe plum esters. (9/12)
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Appearance: Deep red-brown with brilliant clarity. Persistent, light tan foam of fine, creamy bubbles with a pearl-like sheen. (3/3)
Flavor: Caramel, chocolate malty sweetness up front gives way to a roasty mid-palate, then a moderately sweet finish. Hop flavor is more earthy than citrus. Bitterness is just enough to provide balance to the sweet caramel, but the chocolate roast finish makes an equal contribution. Hop bitterness becomes more pronounced as the beer warms a little, as do the low ripe plum esters from the aroma. (15/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. No alcohol warming or astringency. Slightly creamy texture, with a clean, semi-dry finish. (3/5)
Overall Impression: Sweeter than I expected, more like a bigger, sweeter Northern English Brown; roastiness could actually have been a tad more pronounced, like the difference between 65 and 75 percent cocoa chocolate. At once light, refreshing and flavorful. The roast, semi-dry finish would make an excellent complement to a thick, smoky sweet barbecue sauce with pulled pork. (7/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 36/50
This is a good beer with some chocolate malt notes that make it quaffable. There is sufficient malt for the style, but a little more complexity through the addition of more crystal or Munich malt would more >
[close]Total Score: 36/50
Aroma: Malty aroma, but not as rich as other examples of this style. There are some pleasant toasted and toffee notes that should be a little more pronounced. I also pick up an underlying graininess with some sharpness. There are light citrus notes in the background, along with a little roasted malt. As the beer warms, low levels of esters and alcohol emerge. (8/12)
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Appearance: Light brown color with garnet highlights. The head is light beige in color and stands up nicely. The clarity is excellent. (3/3)
Flavor: There is a light malt character up front that provides some backbone, but it does not have the complexity or typical levels of caramel and toasted malt. Roasted malt comes through in the finish, along with chocolate notes that are in balance with the moderate hop bitterness. I also pick up light citrus hop notes in the middle, but the emphasis on malt, particularly the roast, makes it porterish. The yeast character is clean, with very low ester levels. A little more American hop flavor would add complexity. (15/20)
Mouthfeel: A slight musty character lingers after the beer is swallowed. A little more crispness would lessen the cloying sensation. Slight astringency from the roasted malt, but at an appropriate level for the style. (3/5)
Overall Impression: This is a good beer with some chocolate malt notes that make it quaffable. There is sufficient malt for the style, but a little more complexity through the addition of more crystal or Munich malt would be welcome. The overall character is a little muddy, without the malt/hop balance and crispness that exemplify this style. It comes across more like a London/Brown Porter. (7/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 43/50
Good example, belongs in the guidelines. Rather full in body and carbonation. Nice chocolate flavor and grain complexity. Enough hops to make it American style without being excessive. more >
[close]Total Score: 43/50
Aroma: Chocolate, slightly grainy, some malty sweetness, nutty, toasty. Malt is moderately strong. Light citrusy hop nose. Clean fermentation, no esters. The malt dominates while the hops add a background interest. (11/12)
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Appearance: Deep mahogany-brown color. Clear. Moderate beige head, persistent. (3/3)
Flavor: Strong malty richness, moderate dark chocolate with a nutty, toasty complexity. Moderate bitterness. Full palate and finish. Some grainy chocolate dryness in finish. Medium-low citrusy hop flavor. Chocolate flavor is rich and prominent. Clean fermentation, no esters. (17/20)
Mouthfeel: High carbonation. Medium to medium-full body. Slight alcohol warmth. Not astringent. (4/5)
Overall Impression: Good example, belongs in the guidelines. Rather full in body and carbonation. Nice chocolate flavor and grain complexity. Enough hops to make it American style without being excessive. Clean and well-made. (8/10)
