Name: Nut Brown Ale
Brewery: Michigan Brewing Company
Location: Webberville, MI
Variety: Brown Ale
ABV: 5%
Price: <$10
I wonder how a brewing company claims the name of the state where it is located. Do they have to be the first one to do it? Or do you have to wait for other breweries using the name to close down? "Michigan Brewing Company" was probably the first choice for many start-up craft brewers, but somehow it only managed to stick with this operation located just outside of Lansing. So congratulations, Michigan Brewing Company, on laying claim to the whole state!
Anyway, MBC is a prominent company on the Michigan brewing scene with a lot of different varieties. Today I'm looking at their brown ale, or "Nut Brown Ale" as the case may be. I wouldn't recommend feeding this to squirrels.
The name is accurate - it is brown with a foamy, creamy head that builds fast and takes a while to subside. It's also very clear with very little fizz, which makes it end up looking a little bit like flat root beer. The scent is very nutty and buttery, with hints of almonds and pecans mixed in with a general maltiness. The taste matches the scent. Thoughts of vanilla and almonds popped into my head upon the first sip. The initial flavor is pleasant and mild, but it is washed away by the finish, which is watery and insubstantial. I could taste neither vanilla nor almonds once I had swallowed, and the overall flavor impression is weak.
This is a good effort that ultimately falls short. Save your green for a better brown.
Rating: 4 out of 10
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