AleEnglish Brown Ale

Southern English Brown

A luscious, malt-oriented brown ale, with a caramel, dark fruit complexity of malt flavor. May seem somewhat like a smaller version of a sweet stout or a sweet version of a dark mild. Increasingly rare. Some consider it a bottled version of dark mild.

Alcohol
2.8 - 4.2% ABV
2.2 - 3.3% ABW
IBU
12 - 20
International Bitterness Units
Color
19 - 35 SRM
37 - 69 EBC
Gravity
OG: 1.035 - 1.042
FG: 1.011 - 1.014

Appearance & Mouthfeel

Color
Light to dark brown, and can be almost black. Nearly opaque, although should be relatively clear if visible. Low to moderate off-white to tan head.
Clarity
Light to dark brown, and can be almost black. Nearly opaque, although should be relatively clear if visible. Low to moderate off-white to tan head.
Body
Medium body, but residual sweetness may give a heavier impression. Low to moderately low carbonation.

Aroma & Flavor

Malt
Malty-sweet, often with a rich, caramel or toffee-like character. Moderately fruity, often with notes of dark fruits such as plums and/or raisins. Very low to no hop aroma. No diacetyl. Deep, caramel-like malty sweetness on the palate and lasting into the finish. May have a moderate dark fruit complexity. Low hop bitterness. Hop flavor is low to non-existent. Little or no perceivable roasty or bitter black malt flavor. Moderately sweet finish with a smooth, malty aftertaste. Low to no diacetyl.

Technical Specs (Plato)

Original Gravity8.8 - 10.5 °P
Final Gravity2.8 - 3.6 °P