Beer of the Week: Avery Brewing Ellie's Brown Ale

Beer score: 5.8

Company: Avery Brewing Company
ABV: 5.5
IBU: 28

I'm thinking Ellie is the name of a dog since there is a picture of a black dog on this beer bottle.

This one pours a darkish red color into the glass while giving off smells of chocolate brownies and maybe little fruit.

A little heavy in the mouth, somewhat like a stout with a little bit of the burnt maple taste common to many stouts but without being quite as heavy as a stout. There's also some more of that chocolate flavor and some coffee. Slightly sweet.

This would make a fine brew for folks working their way up to heavier beers such as porters and stouts.