Expressions of artful balance, brown ales are a style that is well suited for nearly every drinking situation. Still, it lags in popularity behind other darker colored beers like stout and porter. Those two styles, however, lean more heavily into roasted malt flavor, where brown ales are about nuance and working in harmony with hops.
The style is broken down into several different categories. All are similar but offer subtle differences that may suit some palates over others. As the name suggests, the color of this ale is brown, sometimes tan or chestnut. Garnet highlights can be seen in clear versions around the rim of a glass and
