Despite being listed in Zymurgy Magazine’s top 50 commercially available beers in the United States, this was not nearly to that level for me. Good, but not that good in my opinion. Since they have so many beers in their repertoire, I am not putting it down much by saying it isn’t one of my favorite Dogfish brews. Some of their beers are going to have to fall in that lower tier for me.
This is just another brewery that provides a reliable safety net of a good beer drinking experience for me.
Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton, Delaware)
Name: Indian Brown Ale
Style: American Brown Ale
ABV: 7.2%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pint glass. Served warmer than fridge temperature (not cold). $9.99 for a 6 pack.
Aroma: Hint of rich, sweet brown sugar and toasted malt. Mild aroma overall.
Appearance: Very dark brown color. Tall, thick, light coffee color head with good retention and a heavy trail. Very clear (can see through it when held to light) with tiny bubble visible.
Flavor: Deep roasted malty flavor with slight hop bitterness. Somewhat dry at the finish (that lingers a bit). Balance is toward maltiness.
Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with fairly high carbonation that produces some bite. Slightly creamy on the palate. Faint warmth present.
Overall Impressions: Alcohol content is high for the style (4.3% – 6.2%). Good flavor and pretty smooth to drink. OK, but not one of my favorite Dogfish products
Grade: B to B- range
Dogfish Head - Indian Brown Ale
What Others Say