Brown ale a slight citrus accent and an aroma, bitterness, and medium body due to American hop varieties. Fruitiness from esters are subdued. When chilled to cold temperatures, some haziness may be noticed. Brown ale Brown ale is a style of beer with a dark amber or brown colour. The term was first used by London brewers in the late 17th century to describe their products, such as mild ale, though the term had a rather different meaning today. 18th-century brown ales were lightly hopped and brewed from 100% brown malt. Today there are brown ales made in several regions, most notably
Burton Ale was formerly sold as a Burton Ale. Fuller Smith and Turner replaced its Burton ale with a strong bitter [ESB] in 1969 but Fuller's ESB retains something of its Burton Ale heritage and Fuller's 1845 Ale is based on a Burton Ale recipe. Fuller's has also recreated two Old Burton recipes in its Past Masters' series, a 1905 Old London Ale and a 1931 Old Burton Extra (OBE). "Stronger than Mild and darker than Bitter, Burton Old was a particular favourite in London pubs - especially during the colder months." Fuller's OBE has been described by Des de Moor as