From the sprawling metropolis of Fredericton, New Brunswick comes the 104th Regiment Brown Ale. This brown grog is brewed by the talented folks at Northampton Brewing Company. At only 4.2% alcohol, this is a very sessionable ale. The 500mL bottle features a history lesson about 1,000+ kilometre march of NB's 104th Regiment to Kingston, Ontario in 1813. Having driven that distance and voewed never to do so again, I can hardly imagine marching it.104th has a nice looking oaken colour, and pours with a thick tan head. I found it to be somewhat surprising that this beer was fairly clear. It has a nutty aroma that features a faint whiff of tobacco. This brew is considerably flavourful, particularly considering the low alcohol content. There are notes of tobacco, nut, and some faintly sweet molasses charms. It has a deceptively thin mouthfeel.
This is a quality session ale. Light on booze but jammed with flavour.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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