Presentation

Typical MBC bottle with a Dutch colonial house on the coast. The bottle is dark.

Pour

The pour is a rich brown with almost no head. What is left is some lacing on the sides and a few bubbles.

Aroma

The smell is a bit of fruit and caramel .

Taste

It is light on the tongue. The flavor is mellow, slightly nutty and fruity, but not as much as one might expect from a typical brown ale.

Reviewer’s Grade

C+

From the Brewer

“This festive occasion beer follows the traditions of one of the oldest English brewing styles from the 16th Century.  The blend of malts provides a caramel and nut flavor with a deep coppery brown color with medium body, which is balanced with traditional English Kent Goldings hops.  The result is lighter in color and flavor than our porter and stout, yet provides plenty of rich nutty and toasted malt flavors.”

Statistics

Price/Quantity: $8.99/6 pack 12 ounce bottles
ABV: unknown
IBU: unknown
Calories: unknown
Suggested Glass: Pint glass
Website: Michigan Brewing Company