English brown ale
English brown ale is a malt-forward beer style that has two distinct varieties—Northern and Southern English. Although the term brown ale has existed since the very beginnings of brewing tradition in England, these modern styles do not share many similarities with the original versions, and they also differ from American brown ales.
In general, English brown ales will be low in hops, especially when compared with the hoppier American version, and they usually have a distinctive malt flavor that is reminiscent of caramel, biscuits, and toffee. Northern version tends to be drier and lighter in color and flavor, while Southern styles will usually be more fruity and malty sweet.
Their color ranges from amber to dark brown, and most examples of this style are bottled. Both styles can match various dishes, but they work exceptionally well with roasted pork, steaks, sausages, braised meat, and aged cheese.
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