Beer of the Weekend #1,150: Chucktown Brown
The beer of the weekend is a nice surprise I found at John’s Grocery: Chucktown Brown, brewed by the Tellurian Brewery of Charles City, Iowa. Serving type: 16-ounce can. There is an obscure batch code on the can but no discernable freshness date. Appearance: Pours a deep brown in to my Number One Pint Glass. A dense, bubbly, buttery, tan head settles slowly and leaves trails of foam on the glass. Smell: Nice and toasty! I have not smelled that in a while. Caramel, toasted malt, toasted nuts, a touch of vanilla, a hint of dark fruit, and some dark chocolate. Taste: The flavor is not as toasty and the mouthfeel is on the thinner side. Dark fruit (cherry?) is more noticeable. There are also flavors of caramel, toasted malt, a touch of vanilla, and a slight nuttiness. A light toasted bitterness lingers on the taste buds. Fun facts about Chucktown Brown: • Style: Brown ale. • Price: $11.99 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans at John’s Grocery in Iowa City. • Alcohol content: 5.2 percent AB...
