English Brown Ale

This week, I would like to focus on a type of beer that is more common than my previous posts.

English Brown Ales are maltier and sweeter than most beers. Some can be fruity, while others are more nutty in flavor. They do not have high hop content, and they have a low bitterness level, so many "non-beer drinkers" can easily enjoy one.

My favorite English Brown Ale, and that of many others is Newcastle Brown Ale.

 

 

Newcastle Brown Ale is the most popular English Brown Ale. Created and brewed Scotland, this dark caramel colored beer is one of my favorite "go-to's". I know that everytime I have a Newcastle, I am going to like it. I prefer to it as a "pretty" beer. The color alone draws me in.

 

I normally prefer a draft beer over a bottle any day of the week, but with a Newcastle, I prefer it directly from the bottle. It is something about the old school labeling, and the crispness of each sip that makes the taste so incredible.

 

Newcastle goes well with anything, but for me, I like it with a perfectly cooked sirloin, or just a simple burger.

 

(As opposed to my other posts, I did not take this picture. You can find it here)