Brooklyn Local 1 - Brooklyn Brewery

Bugsey

District of Columbia

4.43/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

At the first sip, I thought this was a tripel, not a strong pale ale. Honey colored with a light foam, and a yeasty banana spice scent.

Alcohol is pretty high, but there is no burn. Mouthfeel is a bit thick, reminding me of pear juice. Taste is wonderful, creamy, clean, tangy.

Overall this is a wonderful bear, but at 9% ABV, boy I wish it came in smaller bottles.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2009 17:48:20 | More by Bugsey

zac16125

South Carolina

4.05/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750mL bottle into a snifter
No born on/best before date

A: Pours a clear dark straw color with 3 fingers width of white head. Great retention and leaves lots of lacing.

S: Vinous, sweet, spicy. Belgian yeast esters, clove and white pepper spice, sweet fruits. There is a chalky, almost medicinal character that I can only describe as fruit flavored Tums. Some herbaceous/floral notes, like a country meadow. Really nice aroma here.

T: The initial flavor that hits my palate is a big vinous, white grape character, champagne-esque. This is followed by spice notes. I also get bakers chocolate, faint hop notes, citrusy orange.

M/D: Medium body, carbonation on the heavier side which is appropriate, ABV is well masked and drinkability is very good.

O: Good beer, well above average, but not great. I would definitely drink this again though.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 02:53:16 | More by zac16125

Dirksen

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-24-2013 19:54:05 | More by Dirksen

HugeBulge

New York

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-24-2013 00:05:50 | More by HugeBulge

jiffymon

New York

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-22-2013 15:28:55 | More by jiffymon

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-22-2013 03:14:38 | More by SmellsofMahagony

fooziex

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-21-2013 01:38:27 | More by fooziex

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-21-2013 00:52:59 | More by johntfox

CDCNAM

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-20-2013 16:19:44 | More by CDCNAM

craftbrew502

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-20-2013 01:09:37 | More by craftbrew502

Gregvg

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-16-2013 18:32:28 | More by Gregvg

Nutwood

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-16-2013 16:28:44 | More by Nutwood

Chrily

Norway

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-16-2013 12:37:49 | More by Chrily

William85

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -21.3%

05-16-2013 06:03:38 | More by William85

Zimm

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-15-2013 17:24:13 | More by Zimm

hphilip456

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-15-2013 00:34:34 | More by hphilip456

Bustersuess

New York

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-14-2013 19:05:29 | More by Bustersuess

ADTaber

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-14-2013 00:02:31 | More by ADTaber

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-13-2013 23:51:45 | More by Kelp

goochpunch

Texas

3.78/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5

Pours a copper color with very active carbonation and a resilient head. Smells malty/grainy with a subdued Belgian yeast character. Tastes very malty: bread and honey. Mild noble hop finish. Yeast character is pretty restrained. A bit sweet but dries up in the finish. Kind of reminds me of a blonde biere de garde. Alcohol strength is well-hidden. Mouthfeel is very fluffy and frothy. Prickly carbonation goes well to keep this refreshing in spite of the high alcohol. I found this at half-price as my grocery store was trying to get rid of them. Good buy for the money, but I don't know if I'd pay $10 for this at regular price.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 22:11:59 | More by goochpunch

BEERMILER12

Maine

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Date code of 3551, so bottled late December 2011. Sampled 5/8/13

A: Pours a straw yellow color with a massive head that lasts for a while. Eventually settles down to a decently thick collar of foam

S: Lightly fruity and spicy Belgian yeast along with a hint of barnyard and alcohol

T: Starts off quite fruity with a hint of spiciness. Goes into some barnyard, estery alcohol, and earthy hops. Finishes lightly bitter and phenolic

M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Lightly dry

O: A very nice BSPA with quite the kick. Very complex, with many layers. A great bottle to split at dinner in lieu of wine, and probably one that suits most people including wine fanatics. Definitely recommended

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 01:02:14 | More by BEERMILER12

kylehay2004

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-05-2013 15:05:45 | More by kylehay2004

Prost76

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-05-2013 11:10:16 | More by Prost76

JohnK17

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-01-2013 15:38:26 | More by JohnK17

AnitaBrewski

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +9%

04-28-2013 15:32:53 | More by AnitaBrewski