Alesmith Brewing Nut Brown
Alesmith Brewing Nut Brown is a 5.0% ABV (12 IBU) English-style brown ale in a six-pack of 12oz cans, brewed in San Diego, California. Per AleSmith's current shop page, it pours deep mahogany and drinks rich and malt-forward — biscuit, mild cocoa and earthy hops in a creamy, full-bodied but very sessionable ale, a house tribute to a favourite British style. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 5.0%
- IBU: 12 (producer, current shop)
- Size: 6-pack, 12oz cans
- Style: English-style brown ale
- Colour / character: Deep mahogany; biscuit, mild cocoa, earthy hops; creamy mouthfeel
- Awards: GABF bronze (brewery-announced); golds at San Diego Beer News Awards, California Craft Brewers Cup and San Diego International Beer Competition (brewery)
- Origin: AleSmith Brewing, San Diego, California (founded 1995)
A San Diego Take on the English Brown
Brown ale is one of the oldest English styles, and AleSmith — a San Diego brewery better known for big stouts and IPAs — treats it with respect: rich malt first, hops in a supporting role, and a creamy body that stays sessionable at 5.0%. The brewery's own pages record a Great American Beer Festival bronze for it, plus gold medals at the San Diego Beer News Awards, the California Craft Brewers Cup and the San Diego International Beer Competition. Find it in our craft beer range, compare it with the brewery's pale ales above, or visit the Alesmith Brewing vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Biscuit malt and mild cocoa, per the producer. Palate: Rich and malt-forward with earthy hop balance. Finish: Creamy and smooth — a full-bodied ale that stays very sessionable.
How to Enjoy
Serve at the brewery's suggested 45–50°F in a Nonic pint. AleSmith's own pairing suggestions run to shellfish, salty foods and Mexican dishes — the malt sweetness handles all three.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nut Brown sweet? It is malt-forward rather than sweet — biscuit and mild cocoa over a creamy body, balanced by earthy hops at just 12 IBU.
Has it won awards? Yes — AleSmith records a GABF bronze for Nut Brown and gold medals at the San Diego Beer News Awards, California Craft Brewers Cup and San Diego International Beer Competition.
What style is it? An English-style brown ale — deep mahogany, malt-led, at 5.0% ABV.
Old-style brown ale, San Diego polish — pick up Alesmith Nut Brown online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.