Olañeta Brown Ale

Name: Olañeta Brown Ale
Brand: Beer
SKU: 527f4e50d187e401090015f9
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.27 (841 reviews)

Belgian Pale Ale 6 º 43 IBU

Olañeta

Olañeta Brown Ale presents a robust interpretation of a British Brown Ale, characterized by a deep reddish-brown hue and a natural, unfiltered haze. The foundation of Munich and Pale malts provides a rich, toasted bread base, while Caramel malt adds layers of sweet toffee and nuttiness. Earthy and floral notes from Fuggles and Challenger hops are more prominent than typical for the style, offering a pleasant herbal contrast to the malt depth. At 6% ABV, it carries a gentle warmth, leading into a balanced finish where 43 IBUs provide a clean, moderate bitterness that keeps the malt sweetness in check.

Appearance. Reddish-brown (15-20 SRM) with a white, moderate head and good retention. The beer is unfiltered, exhibiting a slight haze and natural yeast sediment.

Aroma. Moderate malt intensity featuring toasted bread and biscuit notes from Munich malt, complemented by sweet toffee and light nutty accents from Caramel malt. Hop aroma is moderate and earthy with floral undertones from Fuggles and Challenger. Low fruity esters are present.

Taste. Initial malt sweetness yields flavors of toasted grain, biscuit, and toffee. The balance is more hop-forward than classic examples, with a firm, moderate bitterness (43 IBU) and earthy hop flavors. It maintains a nutty and caramelly malt core without any harsh roasted character, finishing medium-dry and clean.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, creamy texture enhanced by natural carbonation. Moderate carbonation and a subtle, well-integrated alcohol warmth due to the 6% ABV. No significant astringency.

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