Long Trail Brewing’s Brown Bag Pilot Brew

long trail brewing companyBrand Name: Belgian Brunette
Style: Belgian Brown Ale
Color: Brown
Bitterness Units: 30
ABV: 6.2%
Date of Introduction: November 2013
Malts: 2-Row, Barley Malt, Caramunich, CaraBelge, Caramunich II and Carafa I
Hops: Nugget and Styrian Goldings
Availability: Limited Release, draught only. Look for a new style every eight weeks!

Background on Product Development: This Belgian-style Brown Ale features a complex aroma with rich malt sweetness, prominent esters and a mild spiciness from the Belgian yeast. Hints of raisins and vanilla are present from aging in American Oak.

Description: Belgian Brunette is an unfiltered ale with a hazy, copper-brown color. The flavor has a moderate malt sweetness with a medium dry finish. This bitterness is balanced with the malt character and a slight warming sensation from the alcohol is present along with slight hints of vanilla. Overall this very complex beer is rich in flavor and will be the perfect accompaniment on a cold Winter night.

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