Brooklyn East India Pale Ale

Brooklyn East Indian Pale Ale ABV: 6.8% IBU: Volume: 12 fl oz Glass: Tapered 16oz Purchased at: Sherwood Liquors Consumed on: Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 first impression: Thick head calms down quickly to a thin foamy cover. The color is rich and varied and has subtle golden variations within a deep red hue. The hops are very present, and the carbonation is very active. Lace hangs nicely to the glass. The color is very nice. Aroma is mindful of a clean, wet brick walk. Lingering attention is in the upper back roof of the mouth. Aroma/Olfactory: Malt is creamy, flexible, and exquisite. Just a hint of nuttiness. Hops are grassy, citrusy, and very nice. Yeast/Bacteria is of a brick or basement aroma, but not bad at all. Reminds one of autumn. Raisins, soy and smoke, with impressions of a field after the rain. Visuals/Appearance: Color one of the most beautiful beers I know of despite a rather lame head. Liquid is quite clear, and actively carbonated Head is minimal but lace hangs if thinly for the duration, just slightly off white. The head is a downer, but minimal points off. Taste/Flavor: Lightly sweet, and ends with a rich, thorough bite. Slightly sour by design, and bitter is its most welcome aspect. Palate/Tactile: Body/Mouthfeel is full and luxurious - like a real hot chocolate in texture, but not in flavor at all. Texture is creamy with a finishing bite. Carbonation is lively and plays off the color nicely. Finish is thankfully long and bitter. Overall, a very nice exemplar of an IPA - slightly sour, very bitter, biting, beautiful. Stands up to spicy foods, delicious on its own. Easily available, affordable and one of my favorite beers to enjoy.

This is a very good beer. Try it! Bitter/sweet a full body for a pale ale.

My current favorite brew, from anyone! But reading many of these reviews, I suspect that this one does not travel well - I always get it very fresh, so that might make a difference. Upon opening, the beautiful flowery aroma starts my mouth watering (no kidding) .... beautiful, deep amber in the glass ... decent creamy head which fades fairly quickly (although I drink it too fast to be sure, I admit) ... drinks sharp & dry, just the way a great IPA ought to. With an alcohol content of 6.9%, this one is too delicious & dangerous for me - but I keep drinking it, anyway! Still cannot find another IPA which comes close.

One of my favorite IPA’s but I like Harpoon a little better.

Dark amber looking lager like beer, with a great sherbert like aroma. Very fizzy drink with a bitter dry finish. A great beer, perfect for a refreshing drink.