Brown Ale help

[DonRikkles]

I know, I know... a brown ale. It's not that exciting.

I've got about 40 all grain batches under my belt, but not one has been a brown ale. I feel like I'm missing out. I'm aiming to make a rich, yet hoppy, brown ale - perhaps a hoppier version of Brooklyn Brown. A touch of chocolate, a touch of nuttiness with toast. Complimentary hops. Easy to drink.

Here's what I have - what do you think?

5 gal
OG: 1.056
FG: 1.014
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: 30
SRM: 22

10 lb 2 Row
.75 lb Victory
.5 lb Caramel 60
.25 lb Chocolate
.1 lb Carafa Special III
Mash at 152 for 60 mins. Batch sparge.

.65 Oz Northern Brewer @ 60 for 20 IBU
.5 oz Willamette @ 15 for 5 IBU
.5 oz Cascade @ 15 for 5 IBU
.5 oz Willamette @ 0
.5 oz Cascade @ 0

1L starter of WLP002. Ferment at 66.

Let me know what you think!

 

[DonRikkles]

Thoughts?

 

[Hoosier-Brewer]

If you want a great hoppy brown check out Mike (Tasty) McDoles Janet's Brown, it is most excellent and has become one of my house beers. Check it out at morebeer.

 

[chickypad]

Looks pretty good to me as is.

 

[Beerthoven]

I like it.

 

[Waynep005]

I like a little English brown malt in a brown it is one of my favourite styles always easy to drink and satisfying.