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Amber, Brown, & Dark Ales

Amber and Brown ales are generally malt forward, meaning the aromas are more derived from the grains than the hop profile. Colour shades - amber to brown, vary by adding specialty malts to the grain mix, such as caramel and dark roasted malts which give the brew a toasted nut and toasted bread aroma. North American examples generally show a bit more hop flavour (citrus, stone fruit, and pine).  - Andrew Paulsen 

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Annex Lorem Ipsum Amber Ale, Alberta, Canada
 

$18-20 (6-pack cans)

CSPC 124873

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Polyrhythm Beatbox Brown, Alberta, Canada
 

$18-20 (4-pack cans)

CSPC 114012

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Iron Hat Ecliptic Brown Ale, Alberta, Canada 
 

$17-19 (4-pack cans)

CSPC 142310

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Bow River Brewing Prairie Night Smoky Porter, 
Alberta, Canada 

$19-20 (4-pack cans)

CSPC 878228

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Cold Garden Vanilla Cappuccino Porter, Alberta, Canada

$18-20 (4-pack cans)

CSPC 121808

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Spectrum Ale Works Whiskey Jack Scottish Ale, Alberta, Canada  

$18-20 (4-pack cans)

CSPC 123531

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High River English Bitter, Alberta, Canada
 

$18-20 (4-pack cans)

CSPC 115740

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Bow River Brewing High Country Amber, 
Alberta, Canada 

$18-20 (4-pack cans) 

CSPC 878218

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Big Rock Traditional Ale, Alberta, Canada 
 

$17-19 (4-pack cans)

CSPC 840151

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