American Brown Ale

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Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale
Brooklyn Brown Ale
Left Hand Deep Cover Brown Ale
Lost Coast Downtown Brown
North Coast Acme Brown
Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale
Bell's Best Brown

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A strongly flavored, hoppy brown beer, originated by American home brewers. Related to American Pale and American Amber Ales, although with more of a caramel and chocolate character, which tends to balance the hop bitterness and finish. Most commercial American Browns are not as aggressive as the original homebrewed versions, and some modern craft brewed examples. IPA-strength brown ales should be entered in the Specialty Beer category (23).