Brooklyn Local 1

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

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

big ass white head, stable ... quite a full bubble-blastic mouth .. very happy sweet saison, love the sweeter american twist .. . better than i envisioned .. . has a nice subtle 2inch punch to it .. . thank you, ..discount tire company .. .

A gentle pour from the big bottle comes out hazy orange-golden with two finger off white head. Sweet and spicy herbal aroma with apricots. Sweet and spicy flavor as well. The yeast takes center stage. It’s incredibly smooth with just a bit of syrup in the mouthfeel. I would maybe serve it just a bit cool, about 20 minutes from the fridge. It holds up well even after the carb starts to settle down. A great find.

UPDATED: JUN 26, 2009 golden color, fruity aroma. big bottle. not as good as some of other beers from brooklyn- liked their chocolate stout and monster ale a lot better. not that it should be compared to this, but oh well

750 ml bottle: Aroma is light fruity belgian characteristics, sugar, maybe some coriander but not sure. Appearance is a very cloudy orange with a medium sized white head that lingers. Taste is orange, wheat, yeast, spices (some clove), and definite wit or hefe characteristics. Palate is carbonated that finishes light with a lingering yeast and clove flavor. Overall, Pretty darn good stuff. I would get it again.

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.

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.

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.

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.