Muy Bonita is an American Brown Ale brewed by Funky Buddha Brewery, and for the purposes of this craft beer review, the ale was served in a Teku glass from a bottle.

Appearance

Pours a burnt umber with a thick cap of khaki-colored foam that reduces slowly. Heavy residue coats the sides of the glass.

Aroma

Soothing aroma is sugary sweet with cinnamon and applesauce.

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Flavor

The palate follows the nose with flavors of apple, cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, caramel, and a hint of booze. Bitterness is subdued with mild lemon, used nicely in a complementary manner.

Mouthfeel

Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy with low carbonation and a medium body.

Overall

Muy Bonita is packed with plenty of flavors even if it is a bit too sweet. Not your typical brown ale but there’s still a lot to like.

Recommended Pairings

Funky Buddha recommends the following food pairings with their Muy Bonita: cheeses of aged Gouda, young Comte, mild cheddar, and Mycella; cuisine of grilled red meat, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, sweet winter squash, earthy root vegetables, wild rice pilaf, sausage and rutabaga baked with gruyere; sweets of vanilla bread pudding with apple crumble topping.