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English Northern Brown Ale

Style Snapshot

This dry ale is pale to very dark amber in color, is medium-bodied, is moderate in alcohol content, and has a nutty character.

English Northern Brown Ale is more dry and more hop-bias than English Southern Brown Ale. Also, its character tends to be more nutty than caramel. Compared to English Mild Brown Ales, it is sweeter, has greater body, and is stronger in alcoholic content.

History

English brown ales are generally split into sub-styles by geography, showing how regional differences can affect beer style preferences.

Style Parameters

Original Gravity (OG):		1.040 - 1.050
Final Gravity (FG):		1.010 - 1.013
Strength (ABV):		4.3 - 5.8
Bitterness (IBU):		15 - 30
Color (SRM):		12 - 30

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Serving This Style

Suggested serving temperature: 44 - 52 F

Examples to Try

Adnams' Nut Brown Ale
Arcadia Brewing Company Nutbrown Ale
KLB Nutbrown Ale
Newcastle Brown Ale
Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale

Related Styles

English Extra Special Bitter
English Mild Brown Ale
English Northern Brown Ale
English Ordinary Bitter
English Pale Ale
English Southern Brown Ale
English Special Bitter
India Pale Ale