Alesmith Brewing Company - Nut Brown Ale

"AleSmith’s interpretation of this classic English-style ale is smooth, dark, and rich. A variety of specialty malts produce a brilliant dark brown color and a wonderful malt complexity. A light dose of East Kent Goldings and Styrian Goldings hops from England balance the malt sweetness without adding bitterness to the flavor profile. Reintrodcued at AleSmith in 2002, Nut Brown Ale has quickly become one of our most popular beers." 

                                                    - Alesmith Brewing Company

Craft beers at Sea World San Diego

Brewery: Alesmith Brewing Company

Beer: Nut Brown Ale

Style: Brown Ale

ABV: 5.5%

I was first introduced to this beer while serving it at Woodstock's Pizza in Pacific Beach. Previous to that, I had not had much experience in brown ales others than Newcastle. Now there are times when I crave a great brown ale like Port's Skid Mark Brown or Rogue's Hazelnut Brown and that is all thanks to the rich flavors and smooth drinking of my gateway brown ale, Alesmith's Nautical Nut Brown. 

This past weekend at Sea World was one of those odd times where I really wanted to drink a smooth and less hoppy beer. The stars must have been misaligned. But that was what I wanted after seeing all of the great craft beer options at the Seaport Marketplace. It was truly a refreshingly smooth and flavorful way to start my Sea World Saturday. 

Roasted malt and hints of coffee spring through my nose. The dark and bold body give it a heavy and menacing appearance. Although dark in color, this beer is extremely easy to drink with its rich chocolate flavors coming full force on your palate with a smoothness that is unexpected. Definitely worth drinking again and again. Cheers!

   Aroma: 6

Appearance: 3

Flavor: 7

Palate: 4
Style Rating: 9/10

Overall: 20/30

Oh Sh*t!!! KCCO