10. BROWN ALE
10B. Northern English Brown Ale
Aroma: Restrained fruitiness; little to no hop aroma. May have a caramel aspect to the malt character.
Appearance: Dark golden to light brown color.
Flavor: Gentle to moderate sweetness, with a nutty character. Balance is nearly even, with hop flavor low to none. Some fruity esters should be present; low diacetyl is acceptable.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light to medium body, with a dry finish.
Overall Impression: Drier and more hop-oriented that southern English brown ale, with a nutty character rather than caramel.
History/Comments: English brown ales are generally split into sub-styles along geographic lines.
Ingredients: English mild ale or pale ale malt base with caramel malts. May also have scant amounts darker malts. English hop varieties are most authentic. Moderate carbonate water.
| Vital Statistics: | OG: 1.040-1.050 |
| IBUs: 15-30 | FG: 1.010-1.013 |
| SRM: 12-30 | ABV: 4-5.0% |
Commercial Examples: Newcastle Brown Ale, Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale, Adnams' Nut Brown Ale.
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