Brown ale is a style of beer with a dark amber or brown colour. The term was first used by London brewers in the late 17th century to describe their products, such as mild ale, though the term has a rather different meaning today. 18th-century brown ales were lightly hopped and brewed from 100% brown malt.
Today, brown ales are known for their comforting malt flavours, often with delicious notes of bread, caramel, chocolate, nuts, and raisins2. The signature taste is of roasted malts with notes of caramel and a low to moderate ABV.