Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale

Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale

Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale is ultra smooth and very close to a porter in both taste and texture: The epitome of nut brown ales. As this is a 550ml bottle, it is unquestionably an ale to be drank from a mug. However, I decided to take a sip from the bottle; no comparison. The odor and flavors do not develop while drinking from the bottle.

I made a lunch out of the Nut Brown along with a Vermont Cheddar (Big Ten Cheddar, $15.69/lb) and Salami: A German Landjaegar. The Natural American Cheddar, German Salami, and British Ale worked very well together: The salami has sharp, spice flavors, while the cheddar is smooth as silk. Combined with the nutty, malty ale, this was a perfect snack meal.

Drinkability: 9/10

Taste: 8/10

Smell: 7/10

Price: $4.50 for Imperial Pint (18.7 fl oz) 8/10

Overall: 8/10