American Brown – Thornbridge Brewery x Track Brewing
Rich. Balanced. Hop-Driven.

🍺 Beer Overview

American Brown is a 5.6% brown ale brewed in collaboration between Thornbridge Brewery and Track Brewing, combining modern hop character with a rich, malt-driven base. Brewed on Thornbridge’s unique Union set, this beer brings together traditional brewing heritage with contemporary flavour.

A complex malt bill delivers depth, colour and a full, rounded body, while classic US West Coast hops layer in pine and citrus. The result is a balanced, characterful beer that sits perfectly between rich and refreshing.

👉 Cold stored at The Malt Miller to maintain freshness and keep hop character at its best.

🌟 What Makes It Special

• Collaboration with Track Brewing
• Brewed on Thornbridge’s traditional Union set
• Complex malt bill for depth and body
• Classic US hops for pine and citrus balance

🍫 Flavour Profile

Taste: Rich malt with chocolate and caramel notes, balanced by citrus and pine
Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied, smooth and rounded
Finish: Clean with gentle bitterness and lingering malt depth

👃 Aroma

Notes of chocolate, toasted malt and caramel, layered with pine and citrus from US hops.

🔬 Brewing Insight

This beer combines traditional brewing with modern hop character:

• Union set fermentation: A rare, traditional system that enhances flavour development
• Malts: Low Colour Maris Otter, Brown, Wheat, Crystal Dark, Chocolate for richness and complexity
• Hops: Centennial, Simcoe, Cascade and Chinook for classic citrus and pine

The result is a beer that bridges heritage brewing and modern craft styles.

🍽 Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at: 8–10°C in a pint or tulip glass

Perfect with:

• BBQ dishes
• Burgers
• Roast meats
• Chocolate desserts
• Mature cheeses

📊 Beer Specs

• ABV: 5.6%
• Style: American Brown Ale
• Malts: Low Colour Maris Otter, Brown, Wheat, Crystal Dark, Chocolate
• Hops: Centennial, Simcoe, Cascade, Chinook

Often described as the godfather of the UK craft beer scene, Thornbridge have always brewed the finest quality beer with a passion helping to create an award winning range of beers.

• Innovation

  Consistently pushing boundaries whilst respecting the important traditions of ‘Crafting’ beer helps Thornbridge to create an award winning range of beers and always meant we would be at the forefront of the craft beer industry

• Passion

  Often described as the godfather of the UK craft beer scene, Thornbridge have always brewed the finest quality beer with a passion helping to create an award winning range of beers

• Knowledge

  Thornbridge knowledge in the craft beer scene means they are highly respected within the beer industry. Thornbridge recognise that not only quality but consistency and innovation are key to creating amazing and beautifully balanced beer. With over 350 Industry recognised awards we are proud to be part of such an exciting UK Craft Beer scene.

The Thornbridge story began back in 2005 when the founders Jim Harrison and Simon Webster recruited two young brewers to brew on a second hand 10-barrel kit in the grounds of Thornbridge Hall

The brewery was originally based in the outbuildings of Thornbridge Hall, surrounded by beautiful gardens within the 100-acre estate. The buildings were renovated in 2004 in preparation for the brewery installation. Jim Harrison and Simon Webster recruited two young brewers, keen to kick-start their brewing career. Their first brew was Lord Marples, a 4% classic bitter, which went on to become a core Thornbridge beer

Next, they were tasked with brewing something a little different, an IPA which packed a punch in terms of both flavour and ABV. In mid-2005 Jaipur was born. A 5.9% IPA packed with American hops and like nothing else in the beer industry at that time. Following an array of awards and national recognition, Jaipur catapulted Thornbridge into the spotlight, demand outstripped supply and the need for a new Brewery became clear.

In 2009 a brand new state of the art brewery was built at Riverside, Bakewell to meet with demand and allow Thornbridge to develop their range of beers. Brewing still takes place today on the original kit which has been moved to beside the Taproom at Riverside, which allows us to experiment with new brews, create bespoke Hall brews, collaborations and assist the main brewery in Bakewell.

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