Old Brown Dog

Old Brown Dog, an American Brown Ale by Smuttynose Brewing Company

Fast Facts
Beer
Old Brown Dog
Style
American Brown Ale
Brewery
Smuttynose Brewing Company
ABV
6.5%
IBUs
29.5
Hops
Cascade, Galena, Willamette, Willamette
Malts
C-120, Chocolate, Munich 10L, Two-row Pale
Gravity
OG: 1.061, 15.0° P
Calories
195 (Estimated)
Commercial Description: Old Brown Dog has been cited as a classic example of the “American Brown Ale” style of beer. Compared to a typical English Brown Ale, Old Brown Dog is fuller-bodied and more strongly hopped. Old Brown Dog has been around for many years. It was first brewed in 1988 at the Northampton Brewery. In 1989 it won a silver medal in its category (American Brown Ale) at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. It has since been retired from competition but enjoys love and respect from people all over the world.
Awards
- Silver Medal, 1989 Great American Beer Festival
Released
1988
Available
Year Round
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More About this Beer
Rating

Old Brown Dog is an American Brown Ale brewed by Smuttynose Brewing Company. For the purposes of this craft beer review, the ale was served in a mug from a bottle.

Appearance

The brown ale pours a clear amber and is topped by a thin tan head that leaves behind some light lace as it melts away.

Aroma

The aroma is sweet with malt.

Flavor

The palate has flavors of molasses, hazelnut, and finishes with a mild bite of hops.

Mouthfeel

Its feel has a relatively smooth and medium body with moderate carbonation.

Overall

The Old Brown Dog is a very enjoyable brown ale. Highly recommended.

Recommended Pairings

Smuttynose recommends the following food pairings with their Old Brown Dog: poultry, grilled meats (especially sausages, ribs, and steak), enchiladas, and stuffed Poblano peppers.

Watch the Video

Peter Egelston, the founder of Smuttynose, talks about the character and history of the Old Brown Dog. Which includes the photo of the dog that appears on the packaging: Olive.