Newcastle Brown Ale

Newcastle Brown Ale, is a dark, amber beer. It was first brewed in its current form in 1927, and is noted for its mild hoppy flavor and bold yet smooth aftertaste. The ale is traditionally sold in England by the pint and in 500 ml bottles. In the United States, the standard serving size is 12 oz.

Fast Facts

1. Brewery: Newcastle Breweries, England
2. Recipe created by Colonel J. Porter in 1925
3. Won the International Brewery Awards in 1928, gold medal awards are featured on the label
4. Alcohol Volume: 4.7%

The Blue Star

Newcastle is Britain's first commercially brewed beer. The blue star on on each Newcastle Brown Ale label represents the five breweries in the United Kingdom were Newcastle was brewed. The beer has been brewed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England since 1927.

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