Wychwood Brewing Company Ltd - Hobgoblin

I first had this beer in college, when a group of us went across from Johnson City, TN to Boone, NC to get good beer that wasn't available to us in Tennessee. I don't think I appreciated the beer near as much as I should have back then, but it was a cool bottle. This time around I was able to really sip, enjoy and finally review it. Here is what I came up with.

Pours a deep, dark brown/ruby almost black, clear color. One finger of sligtly off-white head that dissipates quickly to a thin crown. Smell is bananas, raisins, sweet malts. Taste is similar to the smell though not quite as bold, a little bit spicier. Light carbonation, with a dry finish, little aftertaste. Drinkable for sure, sweetness is not over powering, very balanced and full flavored.

Rating: Better

ABV: 5.2%

Samuel Smith Old Brewery - Nut Brown Ale

One of my favorites....

Poured a nice Orangy, Amber brown slightly cloudy with good head and retention. Nutty maltiness aroma with a balanced and flavorful taste that was malty with a nutty finish. Nice light carbonation and only slight aftertaste.Very drinkable and quite sessionable, I could easily enjoy a six pack of these no problem.

Rating: Best

ABV: 5.0%

Avery Brewing - Ellie's Brown Ale

Poured a deep dark amber, that is clear and pours a 1/2" off-white head. Smells of chocolate, and nuts, with some hoppiness. Taste is similar to smells with the hoppiness a little more present along with the alcohol. Feel is light to medium bodied with a light, tight carbonation. Very drinkable have had a few longer sessions with this beer at a local pub.

Rating: Better

ABV: 5.8%