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Newcastle Brown Ale has been brewing since 1925. It was originally brewed in Newcastle upon Tyne, obviously where it derives its name. In 1960 Newcastle Brewery merged with Scotttish Brewers to form Scottish & Newcastle. In 2004 Scottish & Newcastle purchased Federation Breweries, changing the name to Newcastle Federation Breweries, and they closed the Tyne brewery and moved operations to the Federation Brewery at Dunston in 2005. In 2008 Dutch brewing giant Heineken bought Newcastle Federation brewery and in 2010 production was moved to the John Smiths Brewery in Tadcaster. This particular brew is still one of the top selling ales in the UK and is imported to over 40 countries where it is enjoyed in large numbers as well. In fact, at some times, more than half of the production of Newcastle Brown is being exported.
It has a clear copper-brown colour with a tan frothy head.
Smells lightly of hops with a hint of citrus.
Tastes lightly of hops at the start which intensifies in the middle and fades out with some citrus coming into the taste.
Very refreshing and drinks lighter than you would expect from the colour. It is a good year round beer, perfect for enjoying on it's own when you want something that drinks light but still has some flavour.
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