This is just another example of the many craft breweries in California. I think there might be a need for a (very long) road trip to stop by a few. This one was started as a brewpub, opened by two women in the years leading up to and including 1990. In that (relatively) short time they have made it well into the list of the Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies.
Yet again this is a brewery that suckered me in with some cool, eye-catching labels!
Brewery: Lost Coast Brewery (Eureka, California)
Name: Downtown Brown
Style: American Brown Ale
ABV: 5.0%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a mug/stein.
Aroma: Very lightly roasted malt with low hop aroma in back. Slightly nutty, maybe maple nose.
Appearance: Medium to dark brown color. Slight, light tan head that slowly dissipates (at first). Clear with a few rising bubbles visible.
Flavor: Medium malty flavor. Moderate to light hops and slightly dry at the end. A little finish flavor that matches the nose (low aroma intensity/body).
Mouthfeel: Medium to low body with light carbonation. Some dryness on palate.
Overall Impressions: Easy drinking dark(er) beer. The appearance left me expecting more body and flavor.
Grade: C to C+
Lost Coast Brewery - Downtown Brown
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