Dogfish Head India Brown

Dogfish Head Brewery absolutely rocks! So it comes as no surprise that the their India Brown Ale is wicked good (they're from the NE). I don't usually like brown ales since they are very malty and don't usually have much pop to them. This beer, however, breaks the stereotype.

The color of the brew is a traditional dark brown, almost black. The aroma is warm and maybe a little chocolaty and the beer has a bit of a caramel taste, very common for browns. Where it differs is the bite. Its been dry-hopped like Dogfish Head's 60 and 90-minute IPA's so it has enough of a hoppy quality to keep crisp beer lovers, like myself, satisfied.

If you like dark beers, or especially if you don't, give this one a shot. Its a strong, creative effort from Dogfish Head, something they are very familiar with. There's enough dark beer qualities to keep the brown ale lover happy, but there's enough hops to make the beer enjoyable for those who like IPA's. Its a best of both worlds scenario, nothing to complain about.

Dogfish Head India Brown Ale
7.2 % ABV
50 IBU's