Food and Drink: A darker shade of ale Published by admin on Mon, 02/22/2021 - 9:44am Smoke Porter and Boone County Brown are ales for the winter. [Dave Faries] By: Editor Some people have favorite beers that suit them no matter the occasion. Others, however, consider certain brews to be seasonal in nature – bright wheat beers for the summer, a marzen to welcome the fall, for instance. But judging by the somewhat less than favorable conditions of the past few weeks, tis the season for the heftier savor of dark-hued ales. The Boone County Brown from Bur Oak Brewing Company in Columbia is a welcoming American brown ale, with a creamy head and friendly aromas of toasted grain and cola.