Brooklyn Blast

Brewed by Brooklyn Brewery
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Brooklyn, New York USA

Serve in Shaker, Snifter

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I love this beer. Bought a "growler" of this last night, and been drinking it tonight. Nearly gone. 9% ABV? Oh yeah!!!

Pours a clear amber with very little head. Nose is hopped, but I wouldn’t say overly powerful. Flavor is hopped,yes. You get the pine tones and that syrup like flavor quality to it. But is stays smooth and even and never goes over the line. Feel is thick on liquid and good on the bubble. Overall a verysmooth DIPA and well worth trying. If you want smooth and even and well crafted, this is more your style.

On tap. Damn near perfect. Nice piney hop aroma with some tangerine sweetness. Although high abv, can't really notice the alcohol. Very well done ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

Deep gold hue. Bright, clean, and green hops. Fresh grass flavor, slightly sweet. Very good.

On tap @ HDG. Another masterpiece by Mr Oliver. Orange/amber color with a lasting white head. Aroma is both apple and caramel with a piney nose. Taste is perfectly balanced between the apricots and peached and the sweet, chewy hops. Call this an IIPA or American Strong it doesn’t matter. This beer is World Class and has a GABF medal written all over it.

Had on tap. Arrived a hazy dark gold topped by a thick white head with amazing retention and great lacing. Aroma has a nearly perfect balance between hops and malt. Tons of tropical citrus, pineapple and mango along with a light bready malt that reminded me of some pilsners. Just a huge, huge aroma. This great aroma carries over into the flavor. Tons of citrus once again: mango, orange, and pineapple. There is a definite tropical characteristic to this. The malt is quite prominent as well but it is light and bready, not much caramel in this at all. Bitterness is moderate with a full, smooth mouthfeel. A slight touch of alcohol towards the finish. Overall, a perfect example of what a fresh IIPA can be. Perfect balance of malt and hop with a full, but not sweet or sticky, mouthfeel. Really wish I could get this on a regular basis.

Aroma is citrus and hoppy with some honey. Appearance golden honey amber, slow but consistant lacing. Taste citrus, hops, grapefuit, floral a bit of honey. Palate is mostly hops an citrus smooth solid beer. Definitely a solid beer.

On tap at Taco Mac Kennesaw.Pours a cloudy yellow/orange with a white medium head.nose is beautiful floral and citrus hops.Taste is really spectacular with a perfect balance of hops and malts with sweet citrus hops shining through.I would love to try this side by side with Hopslam,Vey nice Dub IPA.

Floral and haylike hops are joined by a round sweetness of lightly toasted malts and plenty of fruits - citrus hops blending with yeasty esters suggesting mango, tangerine, pineapples.Opaque body is easily forgivable considering the cask had only just arrived from it’s transcontinental journey. Yellow tan coloured body is topped by a dense, fine bubbled, creamy white head that lasts throughout and Leaves some nice lacing. At first sip, the hops seem to dominate but they are quickly joined by that full sweet, round, bready, toasty malt character. No shock and awe here, this is the real deal. Floral, citrus and pine hop flavours offer more nuance rather than being up front. Doughy malt character is strong but balances well with the pronounced bitterness. Some alcohol is notable in the finish but again it’s harmonious to the main flavours. This one is all about balance. Medium-full body with gentle, sparkling effervescence that is strong enough to display the flavours and interest in the mouth without harming the creamy smooth texture. Absolutely fantastic. Wonder if I’ll ever have a chance to sample an aged version of this beer? Delightful. Yes, I will have another please and thankyou! Sampled on cask at The Whip.

Sampled at St Pete Creative Loafing Beerfest. On draft. Incredible hops balance, crisp and almost spicy. A very well balanced imperial IPA!