Beer of the Day - Cottonwood Low Down
Cottonwood Low Down
| Category | Style | ABV | IBU |
|---|---|---|---|
| North American Origin Ales | American-Style Brown Ale | 5.6 | 40 |
Our Thoughts
Today we have "Cottonwood Low Down" which is a American-Style Brown Ale that could be compared to a Average English bitter. Rated at 5.6 ABV's this beer has a little bit of kick. This beer has a lot to offer. With an IBU profile of 40 it's got a more distinguished taste but isn't overwhelmingly bitter.
American-Style Brown Ale
American brown ales range from deep copper to brown in color. Roasted malt caramel-like and chocolate-like characters should be of medium intensity in both flavor and aroma. American brown ales have evident low to medium hop flavor and aroma, medium to high hop bitterness, and a medium body. Estery and fruity-ester characters should be subdued. Diacetyl should not be perceived. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.
What does ABV/IBU mean?
ABV
ABV stands for Alcohol By Volume and is listed as a percentage and lets you know how much of your beer is alcohol and how much is other stuff.
IBU
stands for International Bitterness Units measures the bitterness from hops in a beer on a scale of 0 to 100.
Beer Fact of the Day
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