Excellent Brown Ale

Review by Jeremy B. on 6/21/2007

Pros: Very easy to brew. This was my first order from Williams and I was not disappointed. I let it carbonate one week longer than instructed and was well rewarded. Smooth and malty with an excellent hop balance. I kegged it in the Tap-A-Keg system and could not stop filling my glass. Will order again after the porter I ordered is finished brewing. This one is a must for anyone that enjoys a good, not to heavy brew after work or on the weekends.

Cons: Mouthfeel was lacking. I will add 4oz of malto-dextrin next batch. Other than that it was excellent!

Home made Newcastle

Review by Kurt S. on 2/19/2007

Pros: Easy to make... this was my second batch on my own, 4th overall. For fun, we did a blind taste test vs. Newcastle, and everyone actually prefered this.. and these guys LIKE Newcastle.

Cons: Can't think of any.

Very good.

Review by Justin F. on 1/22/2007

Pros: This was my very first batch of beer and I couldn't have asked for a better way to start my brewing journy. Very good flavor, especially if you are partial to brown ales!

Cons: Not really sure if this is a con...but did not quite have the fullness/body of say a Newcastle, which is my favorite brown ale, so not sure that is a fair comparison. Still liked it a lot despite the lack of body.

A Great Kit

Review by Gavin S-L on 1/13/2007

Pros: I really enjoyed this kit--both making and drinking it. The directions were very easy to follow and left little room for error. The beer itself was very good--overall it's definately a beer I'd pay good money for. I will definately be ordering this kit again.

Cons: A little shy on body, but comparable to Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale in almost every way. Very little bad to say about this beer.

First batch

Review by Matthew C. on 8/12/2006

Pros: I made this kit as my first homebrew. I was very pleased. The process is very simple and the result is fantastic. If you like brown ale, you will love this kit. Drank mine side by side with a Sam Smith's Nut Brown and they're very similar (which is exactly what I was hoping for!). This first experience has me completely hooked - I ordered my second kit about 2 minutes after popping the top on my first brown ale. I plan to make a batch of bitter and a batch of stout, but I'm guessing that this Brown Ale will be my staple. I can't imagine liking anything else as much!

Cons: None...unless you consider increased beer consumption a con.