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Brooklyn Local 1

Brooklyn Local 1 - Belgian Strong Ale

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 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 
7033.67/5.03.66/5.0Special9%85.8Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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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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 Savvy1982 (303), Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/516/20
Jul 21, 2009  
Bottle, thanks to hobbersr for sharing! Pours a hazy yellow/gold with a thin white head and spotty lacing. Nose is hops, lemon, banana, yeast, pine, perfume. Palate is very fresh, with spice citrus, yeast,and sweet lemon candy. Booze is surprisingly well hidden. Solid.


 esjaygee (1467), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jul 21, 2009  
Big 750 bottle provided by Longshot. Golden orange with a medium off-white head that leaves minimal lacing. Aroma of yeast, sugar, citrus, fruit and moderate spice. Taste starts out malty and sweet and finishes up a bit hoppy and fruity. Decent Belgian ale.


 hobbersr (393), Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/516/20
Jul 21, 2009  
Pours a hazy orangey yellow with a large white head. Aroma is packed with all kinds of fruit. Orange, lemons, peach, mangoes, bread, spice and a hint of alcohol on the nose. Tastes crazy fruity too. Lots of mango and citrus fruit. It tastes very bready and spicy also. Nice mouthfeel. Nice beer!


DaveBrewer (9), Florida, USA
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3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Jul 15, 2009  
Pours a hazy gold. Aroma is a bit sweet Full flavored and very easy to drink.


 MrRoss (614), Delta, British Columbia, Canada
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/519/20
Jul 7, 2009  
Among the more expensive beers I’ve purchased for "at home", and it comes with an attractive label stuck to a very nice embossed bottle. Pour was a medium gold colour beneath a creamy white head. I was reminded of a champagne as the bubbles travelled upwards in the glass. Aroma was very appealing, being lightly spiced. Taste was most pleasing, and the mouth and finish were the same. A very good beer from a brewery which I’m liking a lot.


 vtafro (452), , New Jersey, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/515/20
Jun 30, 2009  
Bottle. Golden yellow pour with substantial head. Sweet sugar and fruit ester aroma. Favor isn’t too sweet but fu bodied and satisfying for an American "Belgian ale."


 Dogbrick (2808), Columbus, Ohio, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 30, 2009  
Sample at AleFest Columbus (06/27/09): This brew pours a cloudy golden-amber color with a medium and foamy off-white head that recedes slowly. Sticky rings of lacing on the glass. The aroma consists of yeast and sweet fruits along with malt. Medium body with flavors of yeast and spices plus citrus and other fruit. The finish is spicy, primarily pepper with a fruity aftertaste. Decent overall, but I am glad I took the #2 first.


 beerchugger (285), Colorado, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Jun 29, 2009  
Pours cloudy orange with minimal head. Smells of lemon, some spice, and other citrus flavors. The taste is similar to the nose with flavors of citrus, coriander, yeast, and fresh bread. Banana and clove is also noticeable. The finish is rather sweet. This beer is very reminiscent of a Belgian and rather enjoyable.



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