Cigar City Brewing Maduro Brown Ale American Brown Ale at 5.5% ABV | 25 IBU (US$2.09 at Knightly Spirits Orange Blossom Trail, 355 ml, bottle date 4-Apr-2017, acquired 15-May-2017, reviewed 25-May-2017)
Appearance: clear amber-brown with one finger of light beige head diminishing gradually to a thin cap, patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: cocoa, oat bread, nutty, toffee & caramel, hint of leather. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, soft to moderate carbonation, dry medium finish. (4/5)
Pleasant chocolate and toasted oat character combine with a smooth body to make this easy-drinking and mellow. Nothing too exciting, but a solid (if somewhat middle-of-the-road) example of a not-very-exciting style. (13/20)
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