Talk Reviewed for the September 1996 issue of All About Beer Magazine. Brewed using a single infusion mash. Downtown Brown is an original recipe devised by Brewmaster Barbara Groom. Ingredients are pale, crystal, chocolate and roasted malt, Chinook, Cascade and Mt. Hood hops, ale yeast and water.
Handsome head dissipates quickly.
Sweet malty nose makes delicious promises that the flavor and mouth feel don't, unfortunately, deliver. Unbelievable label makes each bottle a collectors item. Beautiful deep reddish brown hue. Character of roasted and caramel malts is subtle in aroma. Slight ale like fruitiness welcomes another draw.