Friday, November 7, 2008
Restaurants Beer pick of the week: Brooklyn Lager
Posted by Jeff Holland on Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Lager
Brooklyn Brewery
Brooklyn, NY
5.2% ABV
Brewed in a Vienna style with American malts and mix of German and American hops, Brooklyn Lager pours amber gold, with a nice 1-finger head that sticks around and leaves some spotty lacing. The German hops give off a nice floral, spicy aroma, while the toasty malts are clean and just slightly sweet, with a buttered toast quality. There’s a grassy hop presence throughout and a solid hop bitterness. The Cascade hops contribute a hint of citrusy lime. The body is medium-light with a gentle carbonation, and the dry, bitter finish leaves no off flavors. Beautifully balanced and drinkable, this is, indeed, a great American lager. If it had been around in my college days I would have polished off pitchers of this stuff.
(Photo by Jeff Holland)
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