Brooklyn Local 1 3.67 718

Brooklyn Local 1

	Percentile
	94
	overall

Brewed by Brooklyn Brewery
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Brooklyn, New York USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
718	3.67/5.0	3.67/5.0	Special	9%	86.1	Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Commercial Description:
In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we forge barley malt and hops from Germany, aromatic raw sugar from Mauritius and yeast from Belgium into our latest beer, Brooklyn Local 1. Behind the full golden color you'll find an alluring aroma, a dynamic complex of flavors. Belgian flair, Brooklyn fortitude and a dusting of our special yeast. To create this beer, we use the old technique of 100% bottle re-fermentation, a practice now rare even in Europe. It gives this beer a palate of unusual depth. Enjoy it locally or globally, as an aperitif or with your favorite dishes. It is particularly nice with spicy seafood and with fine cheeses.

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Chaseabeer (3), Okc, Oklahoma, USA
does not count

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	14/20

Mar 25, 2009

loved this beer. Cool series, cool bottle, cool brewery. I enjoy the yeast selection on this one nice spice and the esters from the sugar are nice. Tried this one at the brewery with the guys from Tapworks. I’m glad I picked up 3 of these.

GG (1654), NorCal, California, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	9/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Mar 19, 2009

Just an impressive beer in every possible way. For some reason, I don’t delve into BSA’s that much and it had been awhile since I enjoyed one, so this was not only a reminder at how much I enjoy the style but also reminded me how much I wish I could get Brooklyn Brewing on a regular basis. The beer pours out a pale yellow color, with a fluffy three-finger thick head. Aroma abounds with dried fruits, rose petals, lots of yeast (reminded me a bit of a German hefe), bready and cloves. Flavors are quite clean and quick hitting. Light fruits, lemons, slightly buttery (in a good way) and cookie dough. Phenomenal beer. The finish is damn near perfect. Kudos.

FatPhil (3483), Espoo, Finland

2.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.8	7/10	3/5	6/10	2/5	10/20

Mar 17, 2009

750ml bottle (Kaisla, Helsinki)
Hoppy fruity aroma - very belgian - and a touch of ginger. Sharp carbonation. Slight battery acid palate. Very hoppy and biting. Some nettles. Mellows a little as it warms and loses carbonation. Aroma had potential, but it bombed in the mouth.

DrDavid (957), Johnson, Vermont, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Mar 16, 2009

Bottle. Fruity yeasty aroma. Hazy light golden body, large white head. Flavor is slightly sweet, fruity, quite tasty. Finish is a little meek and disappointing, otherwise a fine beer.

angrypirate06 (781), Texas, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	6/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	16/20

Mar 16, 2009

Batch 3028. Pours a hazy orangish yellow, with a white long lasting head. Smells of citrus, coriander, and rye. Very spicy taste, almost white pepper. Nice spicy burn on the back end. Fizzy mouthfeel.

IPAGargoyleGuy (139), Troy, NY, New York, USA

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	9/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	19/20

Mar 13, 2009

One of my favorites, not sure why I am only rating it now. Love the dry finish and tripel-like spice. One of best American made BSA’s I’ve had, up there with Damnation.

thejon375 (392), Tampa, Florida, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	13/20

Mar 4, 2009

Amazing beer. If you didnt look at who brewed it you would think it was straight from belgium. Drink it its good.

zapprentice (312), East Setauket, New York, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	13/20

Mar 3, 2009

Always a good pour. Easily accessible in my whereabouts. Golden color. Yeasty aroma and flavor.

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