Taste: 7 Finish: 8 Visual: 4 Aroma: 4
Total: 23
It's time to go head to head with two giants in the English brown ales, Newcastle vs. Samuel Smith (28). Sam should win this being a slightly more upscale beer, but Newcastle is no slouch either. Let the best beer win.
It's a beautiful dark brown with a thin head. There is a mild malt sweetness aroma. It is an appetizing beer.
It has a nice mild bite at the front. Then a sweet light chocolate middle. And then velvet covered hops at the end. I can't really explain it or identify a specific flavor. Definitely a mild chocolate. A hint of nut. It's a sweet beer. And a very unique aftertaste. The whole experience is extremely smooth. I think I could drink this for about a week straight before tiring of it. I actually agree with the label in saying this is a full flavored beer that is easy to drink.
But, in the end, Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale wins 28 to 23. The X factor is that Newcastle is much less expensive making a better choice for buying a case vs. buying a 4 pack. So, for an everyday beer, go for Newcastle. But, the next round will be against Brooklyn Brown Ale. Stay tuned.
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