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Splendid Defending

Strange Days Brewing CoEnglish Brown Ale
ABV: 4.5%IBU: 25
94
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
20
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Kansas City, MO

What Our Editors Thought

“Bread and toffee on the nose interlace with intriguing floral and grassy notes. Toast, moderate bitterness, and pecan-like character. Finishes dry with light malt sweetness.”

What Our Panel Thought

“Caramel and roasted-malt aromas are well integrated. Some light, woody hops in the background, with subtle berry esters. Rich flavor is medium-sweet, with notes of toasted bread, caramel, and ribbon candy. Hop bitterness balances but doesn’t intrude. Finish is smooth, with a lingering malt-cereal impression.”

What the Brewers Say

“English-style brown ale that won gold at GABF 2025.”

From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
Review printed in: From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
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Date Reviewed: December 9, 2025