Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale
Reddish brown in hue with a three finger foamy off-white head. Silky until it starts to dissapate, leaving nice rings of lacing. A little fruity on the nose, in the form of dark cherries maybe. Molasses is also very prevelant. Very sugary to the nose. Very aromatic, I could sniff this all day. Sweet on the front of the palate, but not overly so. Molasses and caramel are there, with just a smidge of that fruitiness from the nose. A small but notable hit of hops touches the middle of the palate, spicing it up. The back of the palate plays the caramel malts up, showing off a sweetness that rounds everything out superbly. A nutty taste resides in the back of the palate as well, sticking around with the linger as well. This gives the beer the full balance, and as it drinks smoothly and finishes dryly, you are left wanting another sip. This is a nice little beer with high drinkability and a great taste. Sam Smith always has great beers brewed to style and never with any off flavors, giving them the longevity that they have prospered from.