Thornbridge x Rivington Brewing Co. –Boise Brown, American Brown (6.5% ABV)

This is a collaboration between the ever-dependable Thornbridge and Rivington Brewing Co a craft brewery based in Lancashire which is well regarded. 

As I’ve written previously, I do enjoy a good brown ale a style somewhat neglected with the market essentially dominated by the mass produced Newcastle Brown Ale. So, when Mark produced this beer, one from a recent monthly subscription box, at a recent tasting session my little eyes lit up. Just as well because I had a bit of a black eye thanks to a headbutt from Freddie my dog!

1. Name : Boise Brown
2. Brewery: Thornbridge, Bakewell, Derbyshire
3. Hops : Galaxy, Talus and Citra 
4. Grain :  Malted barley and wheat
5. Aroma : Hops with a malty sweetness and little pine or resin underneath  
6. Appearance : Pale chestnut to mahogany in colour, clear, brief cream coloured head
7. Body :  Medium bodied, medium carbonation but with poor head retention
8. Taste : A sweet and malty start with a slight nuttiness and a dry hoppy finish. A long lingering flavour

Everything you would come to expect in a superior brown ale. Rich, malty and sweet but also with a hoppy kick to balance out the finish. An excellent American Brown.

Peter’s overall rating: 3.8/ 5.0