I’m working my way though a Saranac variety six-pack from the Matt Brewing Company of New York, and today I’m having the Saranac Brown Ale.  It’s got a rich caramel nose, and the flavor is more hops than the malt, which isn’t the typical profile I’d expect for a brown ale.   Even though I’m a big fan of hoppy beers, I find this one to be a bit flat and bitter for my taste.