Borran's Beer Review: Newcastle Brown Ale
The beer I'm reviewing today is Newcastle Brown Ale, brewed by John Smith's brewery in England. It's a quite famous beer. I believe somewhere somehow, you have seen this logo. Or maybe you have even tasted it.
Description of the beer:
"The One and Only! One of the most well known brands in the world. It has a dry nutty taste with a delicate floral aroma. Newcastle Brown is easy to drink as a lager with a distinct character of a British ale."
History & Facts:
- John Smith acquired the Backhouse & Hartley brewery in 1852.
- The company was taken over by Courage in 1970 who extended distribution of the brewery's products into the South of England.
- Courage was acquired by Scottish & Newcastle in 1995, and the operations were purchased by Heineken in 2008.
- The brewery brews 3.8 million hectolitres annually (1.3 million of which is John Smith's beer), and employed around 300 people in 2008.
- John Smith's Brewery in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England, produces beers including John Smith's, the highest selling bitter in the United Kingdom since the mid-1990s.
Here's a list of their most well known beers:
Newcastle Brown Ale
Extra Smooth Ale
John Smith's Original Ale
Bulldog Strong Ale
Golden Ale
John Smith's Cask
Appearance: brown color, with a small white head.
Smell: malty, caramel, hint of hops.
Mouthfeel: light body, medium carbonation.
Taste: malt-dominated flavor, with a light hoppiness in the finish.
Nothing special, but for a mass-produced cheap beer it's not bad. The beer is easy to drink, quite watery, but it still has some nice nutty flavor.
Verdict - My rating: 3 out of 5.
Newcastle Brown Ale:
Brewery | John Smith's |
Country | Tadcaster, North Yorkshire England |
Style | Brown Ale - English |
Alcohol | 4,7 % |
IBU | 18 |
Score | 3/5 |
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Yah that one is definitely world famous. With the proliferation of craft beer and the trendy new styles and local brands, I don’t see it everywhere. Thought, at any traditional Irish or English pub, you always have this option.
Definitely a classic enjoyed by generations!
Nice work again man!
Absolutely! It's a classic, that I like to drink now and then. Btw, nice badge! 😀
Thanks again!
Always a pleasure! 👍
I have to agree - I remember maybe 10-15 years ago when these traditional British ales were something a bit special compared to the pale yellow fizzy stuff which was all we had back then, but with some much craft beer choice now I wouldn't go out of my way for this brew.
Yeah, it's amazing how the craft beer scene has changed! 🙂