Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery India Brown Ale

Well, who would have thought it, but on last Saturday's visit to the brewpub, there were two beers that I had for the first time long ago, but not in the last 5 years. I just told you about Heather Ale. Now here's India Brown Ale, 7.3% ABV. Notes from May, 2006:

Ruddy brown the color, cream-toned the foam, of stable size, if thin, and adorned with copious bubbles.

Miild, sweet cocoa in the aroma, little bit of nuts. And then the hops come shining through. Pleasant enough.

Bright, bold, and delicious once in the mouth. Clean, smooth and indubitably drinkable. Chocolate tones remain in the flavor, hops persist on the tongue. A twist of citrus, lacing the chocolate. Zesty, medium bodied, long, hoppy finish.

A tasty, tasty ale you drink all the live-long day and not likely tire of. Does some playful tricks on the tongue, and rewards the imbiber. I like that. Must stop in for more before it goes away. That's how they get ya, man!