Indian Brown Ale
Availability: Year-Round
A cross between a Scotch Ale, an I.P.A., and an American Brown, this beer is well-hopped and malty at the same time. It is brewed with Aromatic barley and caramelized brown sugar.
7.2% abv
50 ibu
Tasting Notes: Notes of molasses, coffee, ginger, raisinettes, chocolate.
Food Pairing recommendations: Balsamic vinaigrette salads, smoked meats, duck confit, braised ribs, venison, prosciutto, stews.
Glassware recommendation: Pint
Wine comparable: Shiraz
In case you care... the average 12 oz. serving has 238 calories.
From the May 12, 2008 issue of Modern Brewery Age Weekly:
" Indian Brown Ale, Highly Recommended - An extraordinary brown ale, or something completely different? This is a mysterious darkish 7.2% abv ale on the cusp of being a porter. Aroma of rich, dark spicy bread with hints of sugary sweetness, bursting with flavors of coffee, fruit, and chocolate.
"What is this?" Robert Lachman asked. "It can't be a brown ale, there is too much going on. All this, dark fruit, caramelized brown sugar... Maybe this is a triple brown? It's so delicious, you just have to drink it and forget about style."
"At least a double brown ale," Gregg Glaser agreed. "Rich, malty nose, and all this great malty flavor."
This sample was bought in the trade, and sampled blind. Von Bair disagreed with this approach, given the beer the producer. "You should announce any beer that is Dogfish Head before we taste it," Von Boar groused. "We should know going into it that it won't be a beer bound by style."
"Extremely original!" Dr. Victor said, "and so damn good!"
Wine Enthusiast gives top honors to Dogfish beers!
Highest Recommendation awarded to Indian Brown Ale and 60 Minute IPA!
