Forget about the car companies, this is the original hybrid. A cross between a Scotch Ale, an India Pale Ale and an American Brown, Indian Brown Ale is well-hopped and malty at the same time (It's magical!).
The beer has characteristics of each style that inspired it: the color of an American Brown, the caramel notes of a Scotch Ale, and the hopping regimen of an India Pale Ale. We dry-hop the Indian Brown Ale in a similar fashion to our 60 Minute IPA and 90 Minute IPA. This beer is brewed with Aromatic barley and organic brown sugar.
Indian Brown Ale is available year-round, so you should be able to find it at fine retailers and restaurants that carry our other year-round beers. Don't see it? Ask! Most great retailers would love to hear from you. (Description provided by company)
Comments
Brown Ale + Higher ABV = Yum!
Pours out a fairly dark brown (translucent of you hold it up to a bright light) with a finger of a light tan head. Some nice persistence in the lacing that clings to the side of the glass.
The sweet caramel, toffee and nutty malt aromas are strong, along with a noticeable (but not excessive) booziness. The malty sweet flavors and the alcohol dryness are both assertive and balance each other nicely. Despite the strong, sweet, malty flavors, the finish is quick and easy.
If you enjoy regular brown ales, UT always wanted one with a bit more of a kick, the Dogfish Head India Brown Ale.