Brewery: Samuel Smith Brewery
Style: English Brown Ale
Brewed by Samuel Smith's their Nut Brown Ale is made with well water (the original well at the Old Brewery, sunk in 1758, is still in use), with the hard well water being drawn from 85 feet underground); best barley malt, yeast and aromatic hops; fermented in ‘stone Yorkshire squares’ to create a relatively dry ale with rich nutty color and palate of beech nuts, almonds and walnuts.
Best served at about 55°F (13°C).
Interesting Fact
The brewery still has its own cooper making and repairing all its oak casks. All Samuel Smith’s naturally conditioned draught beer is served from the wood.