I agree with Jerry Kindall: if the recipe and packaging are different, how can it still be called Newcastle Brown Ale? However, there are other great options out there, like Bass. I finally got around to googling this topic, and actually entered WTF Newcastle in the search engine. I have been a huge fan of Newcastle for decades. Stop this nonsense and bring back the original. Not too bitter. At least Coca Cola called it the New Coke. Just smooth and drinkable beer. One taste and Im spluttering, cursing and mad as hell. Lagunitas Newcastle sucks. In any case, loyal drinkers of the original NBA must find some alternative beer. What the hell did you do to the best brown ale ever? I thought I had got a bad batch, now I know that they ruined Newcastle. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Its not fit for pigs. Hopefully I can still buy the original recipe online and the Lagunitas Brewery here in Petaluma CA burns to the ground Heineken 0should be forced to change the name of their new brew, because its nothing close to NCBA. Immediately went out and cleaned out two stores of their stock which will last me about 6 months. Yep the Smithwicks is only 11.2 oz, stand it next to a 12 oz bottle and look at the neck, but get a 6 pack for $8.99 at local Publix so cheaper per oz. Ive always had Newcastle Brown Ale on the self, because it was a personal favorite, going back to my traveling in Britain in the 1970s. Its useful for cleaning my tools, killing snails, and in a pinch I can pour the beer in the toilet and use the bottle for a candle holder. To the contrary, Lagunitas Master Brewer Jeremy Marshal pointed out that the Chicago brewery uses a British-style house yeast. How long before the suits at Heineken buy them out and screw me over again. Hope they leave that one be. Then I found this out. I will be looking for a new favorite. Why would you fix what isn't broken? Larry, when I commented directly to Lagunitas the response was a non apologetic dribble about how their master brewer wanted to reimagine the iconic Newcastleand tried to make it my problem for not embracing it. Hey EVERYBODY!!! The new Newcastle is terrible. The reimagined Newcastle Brown Ale is a smooth, crisp, slightly roasty and hoppier beer, that's not too bitter, not too sweet, and altogether uncommon. Who ever changed the recipe should be fired. I cannot even drink beer now. They ruined my favorite beer. Following the posting of such non-material changes, your continued use of any EPGs websites will constitute your acceptance of these changes and you will be bound by such changes. This new Newcastle taste like pond water. Lagunitas isnt qualified to make Newcastle. Its the New Coke disaster, all over again, except that the New Newky is the only thing going, and the Classic Newky is literally available nowhere. Ill buy that until they get gobbled up. Fullers is still brewed in the original location and style. It tastes nothing like Newcastle. As others posted, I not only wont drink another of these Newcastles, I also wont drink any of the other Lagunitas beers on principle. To answer the question in this articles title (Hows It Taste?), in a word: ruined. But the end result is not extremely bitter. Writing from Newcastle UK here guys let me tell you forget Newcastle Brown Ale, its a goner and has been ever since they stopped brewing it here. This is horrible. Congrats, youre losing all your US customers. HORRIBLE taste. Brand New Pack of Newcastle Brown 'Best in Class' Beer Mats' approx 100. Bombard away! If anyone has found a good alternative, I would love to see it here. Curiously, it is rarely seen on draught in the UK, where tradition demands it is served in a half-pint schooner to be regularly topped up from the bottle. It was an elegant but sophisticated crowd pleaser. WHY? Used to be my favorite. I remain thoroughly stumped by Heinekens refusal to listen to all of the negative feedback out there about Lagunitas Newcastlesimply TOO hoppy. FU Jeremy Marshal. please share. I absolutely loved this beer. I would be ashamed of this product. Way to go Heineken. This was a delicious smooth lightly carbonated slightly sweet malty all day drinkable Ale, now its not, now its like most other craft brews. This new shit is disgusting just like all other American beer. I am an Honorably Discharged United States ARMY Reservist with the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division and the 505th Parachute Regiment and Native to Arizona. System Default. Im beyond upset.smh. HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT COMMONS LORDS 12 BEER MATS VGC. I have been exclusively drinking New Castle for 20+ years and I will now have to change brands. I was confused when I bought New Castle in a different looking box but the guy at the liquor store said it was just a new look. a blend of light and dark malts for a unique, smooth flavor and cool temperature for easy drinking. Theyve ruined it! Your point is a good one Michael. Not sure what they changed but they need to go back. If I am in the mood for a hoppy fizz it wont be yours. Its what we have bought when the English made it, Holland made it, until I just bought a 12 pack as usual & noticed It looked different. Total ass-hat move by these guys. I poured it down the drain as I did with the first one I tried. I usedto go to TGIfridays who had it on tap and it was just the best. 7.99. 4,7% EBC: 50 IBU: 18 Mere information Youre worse than a cheap whore endorsing this abomination!!! I join others in wanting the original recipe back. I actually spit it out! Newcastle Brown Ale is a brand of beer produced by Heineken International. All those potential sales gone cause you changed the formula. This crap doesnt deserve to even be called Newcastle Brown Ale! So, NC Brown, who cares about you anymore, not me. Im British. Fall is approaching and cooler weather is here. We are sorry to hear you didnt enjoy our relaunched Newcastle Brown Ale. Can you please pass on my friendly complaint to Lagunitas, who I think is brewing Newcastle under license in CA , regarding their brewing of Newcastle beer. Cannot see that Heinekin wouldnt let them have the recipe. Just fuck them, fuck those dirty fucks in that shit country that bought Newcastle. To the contrary, Lagunitas Master Brewer Jeremy Marshal pointed out that the Chicago brewery uses a British-style house yeast. Now its Shiner all the way for this Texas native. I will not be buying any of the new recipe ever again, neither will any of our many friends who lustfully enjoyed original Newcastle. Another loyalist lost, good luck. Moved to the USA over 20 years ago and was so glad to see if was sold over here. The original was unique and distinct! I have noticed the NewCraple showing up on draught in pubs. When I got home and trepidatiously opened a can and tried a sip I was sold! By the way I own a very successful restaurant that sells your other produce. Its not even remotely close to the real thing. Ill never buy Newcastle or Lagunitas again unless they fix what they broke. Are there any lawyers following this thread? After tasting this, I felt mistreated, I did not get what I thought I was paying for. This is now the worst beer on the market. We all got together for a party last weekend and to a man agreed that the new recipe is trash. We will no longer buy your version. Just freakin sucks. After that I guess Im SOL! After over a decade of loyal New Castle consumption I am not drinking this hoppy domestic crap! Since Lagunitass own HG beer tastes closer to a strong old flavor ncb I wonder its almost like they bought the brand to kill it. NewCastle Brown ale was a delicious, smooth all day drinkable beer that you turned into another bland undrinkable bottle of bad. I have tapped beer since 1976, and I tapped Newcastle until 2013 when I decided that half barrels were too heavy and bulky. I went to several stores today to find any old recipe Newcastle. Shame on Heineken! These two beers have been very satisfying. Turned a lot of friends on to it. I just recently discovered New Castle Brown and it became my favorite beer. Everyone should call the number on the bottle and complain. Shame on all who ruined this medal winning beer. Sign the petition to bring real Newcastle back. Newcastle Brown Ale Beer, 6 Pack, 12 fl oz Bottles (4.0) 1 review $11.27 Price when purchased online Add to cart Pickup, today at South Hill Supercenter Aisle A29 Add to list Add to registry Sponsored $10.48 87.3 /fl oz Athletic Brewing Company Upside Dawn Golden, Craft Non-Alcoholic Beer, 12 fl oz Cans, 6 Pack 1 Pickup Delivery Size: All. Bought some today and thought it tasted odd. NEW CASTLE BROWN ALE. Left my thoughts here on the new Newc back in April, 2015 astringent, filthy, sludgy sorta IPA, totally unf*****g drinkable; returned two unopened cases to my beer outlet. Bring back the original new castle and trade this new recipe for a horse and shoot it! To everyone as disappointed and offended do what I did. What a ruining of a great brand and brew! From first to wort trending in the wrong direction. The story they try and sell us is that the brewmaster wanted to reimagine Newcastle Ale with their special hops, blah, blah, blah. Bottom line, I wont buy it anymore, they have lost a long term, loyal customer. Just an FYI for the hundreds or thousands of disappointed brown ale drinkers, try Shiner Bock. The provisions of this Policy apply to all such mobile access and use of mobile devices. Check Availability. Who knows!Maybe the original brewers from the NBA company might begin marketing another beer with a different name using the original recipe (unless . I have been a Newcastle Brown drinker since the mid 80s. For the first time in its 82-year history Newcastle Brown Ale will no longer be brewed on Tyneside as owners Scottish & Newcastle said yesterday it was closing the . We have to quit posting here and post complaints on the Lagunitas Website. I had a bottle of the original NC that has been in my fridge since February 2019. Why in the wide world of sports did they think this would be a good idea. I called Heineken USA and they told me that everyone else in the world will still be able to enjoy the Original recipe, but we Americans get to enjoy this new recipe swill!! Im so hip and cool! I agree with you 1000%!! Good news for me Wish I could share but A shell of the original, made by an average brewery to US standards and practices. New formulainterpretation: Dumbed-downed, common tasting american beer for people who swear I agree. Did NOBODY learn anything from the New Coke debacle in the 80s??? Newcastle was my favorite ale, but the new recipe has no flavor or taste. I exclaimed to my wife that it was either spoiled or somebody turned it into a a $u%#ing IPA. Im pissed. The so called (new) new castle is awfully, please bring back the original AWWP. Yes, need suggestions to try out Ive got 1 old New Castle left, I posted my own rage about the new recipe but in regards to your comment, all I can think to recommend you try is beer by Hacker Pschorr. Try it, youll love it! So disappointed. Thank you for the recommendation. Newcastle Brown Ale is also now an all-malt beer, made with Lagunitas house malt. Its becoming easier to find outside of Texas now too! The ABV remains the same (4.7%), as does the color. Unfortunately, LCBO and The Beer Store are out of it and I have no idea when theyll get more in. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I bought a six pack, opened a beer. Ive been drinking Newcastle for over 20 years and could not find any other beer even close to the great taste. Wow this is the most nasty shit in the WORLD!!! This new formula tastes like something every dime-a-dozen craft brewery offers. It was very disappointing. Your life doesnt matter. Smithwicks is SO good. The new recipe color is lighter. This is devastating as it has been my go to beer for about 12 years now. Is there any way you could continue offering the old New Castle Nut Brown Ale? Yeah, its much smoother than BMC style beers, it also doesnt give me a stomache or make me bloated like those style beers. Ruined a great beer. Think of all the new craft brews that are selling. Louis It is very similar to the manner that Aloha Beer has been marketed as a local Hawaiian beer although it is brewed and bottled on the mainland. If you liked old Newcastle and also like Smithwicks, then I think I will try it as well! I started drinking Smithwicks because it is closer to Newcastle than Newcastle is. Like buying a Corvette then popping the hood and seeing a 4cyl in it, def false advertisement. NBA was the perfect blend of smooth, light, not too heavy, caramelly, perfect. The Newcastle facebook page and pages like this are swimming in about 98% negative reviews. I just signed it but dont have Facebook so Ill share by email. They should change the name because it in no way resembles the NEWCASTLE we all loved. [3] Why would they change Newcastle ? Thats really the only beer I wanted to drink. You take an established brand and dump it in the trash. Good luck, Big Business Brewers in Petaluma your new pet project will be off the market within a year or 2. Heinekens all about the bottom dollar, not in producing a quality brew. Enter a delivery address. 12 pack - from $17.98 6 pack - from $10.49. FML. Its absolutely terrible, disgusting. Invading pubs soon and Twitter feeds now! It is banned. The old Newcastle recipe suited my palate, just fine. Heres a hashtag to trend All my friends and I have been in search for a replacement brown ale. I could be wrong, but it seems like bad business to discontinue a successful product line that seems to be profitable in favor of an untested poorly conceived bad idea that is doomed to failure from the beginning. For what its worth, we had an opportunity to bring new life to an iconic brew. Newcastle used to be one of my favorite five or six beers. Lagunitas seems to have committed a fraud on us loyal fans of NBA. Pour this crap directly into the sewer where it belongs. or Best Offer +$22.45 shipping I took one tastethe rest went down the kitchen sink. If someone does find something similar to the Real/Original Newcastle Brown Ale? Fuck your descendants. Brewed with Centennial and Chinook hops. Its not even good for what it is going for. Bring back the original!!!! "Now with Lagunitas in the family, we have the perfect partner to reimagine our beloved Newcastle Brown Ale," says Amy Tay, brand director. The petition has had pathetic results. Fire the dumbass who thought changing the recipe was a good idea. is this an attempted at a New Coke debacle? If wanted to make another brown ale and put your own stamp on do it but please do not market the drink you make as Newcastle Brown Ale, it is Not Newcastle Brown Ale and never will be. What is Heineken thinking? keep trying: https://www.change.org/p/heineken-usa-bring-classic-newcastle-brown-ale-back. They screwed up a perfect beer! Very disappointed in new recipe and loss of clear bottle!!!. Operation Urgent Fury was never as bad as the New New Castle Brown Ale. This new flavor ill treat the same as other craft beers, maybe one here or there but wont stock up on it like I did for the One and Only. Theyve lost a lifetime customer. Anbefalet serveringstemperatur: 4-6 C. Alk. Taste just like most other American beers..Like piss! I thought originally it was the new bottles when I bought a six pack. Will not tell my friends about the Newcastle ever again. Newcastle Brown Ale is getting a facelift. Hi as I live in UK I would just like to point out that Original Newcatle Brown Ale is still brewed in the UK You just lost the business of a couple of lifelong fans! It will be my last. What have they done with my beer! Awful idea, awful taste. 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