Oh Be Joyfull Brown Ale
Black River Brewing Company in Proctorsville, Vermont, United States 🇺🇸
Brown Ale Regular|
Score
6.54
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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Reviewed from notes, this was poured into a mug. The appearance was a semi-dark brown color with a finger’s worth of white foamy head that dissipated at a decent pace. Sly lacing.
The aroma had some roasty nuts, caramel and toffee malts, and a subtle crisp crackery tone. Light earthiness.
The flavor tries to blend most of the prior mentioned aromas but somewhat stays separated with the sweetness, the roast and then adds an earthiness that seems to lack that want of a great blend. Moderate nutty to semi-tart aftertaste (not sure why it was tart). Quick sly sweet finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a slight sessionability about it. Decent carbonation. Roastiness keeps the tartness tame on my tongue.
Overall, interesting brown ale, was thinking if the tanks weren’t properly cleaned when this was brewed, that tartness leaves me scratching my beard.