A type of beer characterised by its brown colour and rich malty and hoppy flavour with hints of caramel.(noun)
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Use "brown ale" in a sentence
"BELGIAN-STYLE FLANDERS BROWN ALE/OUD BRUIN ALE: This light- to medium-bodied deep copper to brown ale is characterized by a slight vinegar or lactic sourness and spiciness."