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Smithtown Brown

West Sixth Brewing CoBrown Ale
ABV: 5.5%
84
Overall
Aroma
10
Flavor
16
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Lexington, KY

What Our Editors Thought

Over-the-top floral nose with lavender, honey, tangerine, lime, and lemongrass—almost Southeast Asian. The sip is more conventional, with light roast, heavily toasted bread, and a honey back note. A bit thin, but curious flavors bring us back.

What Our Panel Thought

Sweet, fruity, musty, earthy aroma: lychee, berries, dates, plums, light toast, and caramel, with piney hops. Flavor starts with sweet, smooth toasted malt followed by pronounced, fresh, piney-resinous hops. Tropical notes linger. Very flavorful. Slightly too bitter.

What the Brewers Say

Balanced and complex brown ale with roasty caramel, molasses, and chocolate malt notes, and a subtle, earthy hop character.

Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)
Review printed in: Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)
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Date Reviewed: November 13, 2020