This darling of the industry is often served with a slice of lemon to complement the mild and refreshing acidity of these beers. Our Brown has a dark hue with hint of nutty sweetness that comes from the roasted andCarmel malts. It is lightly hopped with Liberty hops and delivers a delectable full flavor. This Beer style was engineered to be sent to the British troops occupying India in the late 1700's. In order to help the beers survive the 3-month ocean voyage, the brewers increased the alcohol content and added large quantities of hops.
Hops act as a natural preservative and adds a strong bitter flavor.
This recipe was the winner of our 1998 home brewer's contest and we believe any hophead will love this offering. This is a member of the sweet Stout category that traces its roots back to mild Ales that were brewed with a portion of oatmeal to cut the green beer harshness. This stout is very smooth and slightly sweeter with a relatively high alcoholic content. The roasted malts and smooth creamy texture makes for a clean finish. This Beer also was awarded a Bronze Medal at the California State Fair.