General
broon
What does broon mean?
Geordie for Newcastle Brown Ale, the strong brown beer brewed on Tyneside since 1927. Comes in the iconic clear bottle with the blue star. Also called the Dog (as in I'm off to walk the dog — i.e. the pub).
"Get us a bottle of broon, will you?"
Origin
Newcastle Brown Ale launched 1927 at the Tyne Brewery; the Geordie pronunciation broon stuck immediately.
Frequently asked questions
What does broon mean?
Broon is Newcastle Brown Ale, the North East's beloved beer served in its distinctive clear bottle.
How do you use broon in a sentence?
"Get us a bottle of broon while you're at the bar, marra."
Where does the word broon come from?
It's the Geordie pronunciation of "brown," short for Newcastle Brown Ale.
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