Mike's Beer of the Week

Beer Information

Brewery: Brooklyn Brewing Company (NY - Kat's Homeland)

Beer Name: Local 1

Beer Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale

Abv.: 9.0%

Serving Glassware: Snifter, Tulip, Red Wine Glass

Serving Temp.: 50-55 deg. F. (BeerAdvocate.com)

Local Availability: Table and Vine

Pairings: Meat (Steak, Salmon, Burgers)

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Mike's Ratings (1-5)

Overall Grade/Rate: A+/4.8

Appearance: 5

Aroma: 4.5

Taste: 5

Mouthfeel: 5

Drinkability: 4.5

BeerAdvocate Avg. Rate: A-/4.07

Mike's Description

Thanks to Craig, Steve, and Tim for enjoying this amazing beer with me!  I bought one bottle to drink immediately and one to age, so plan on hearing about this beer again in a year or two.

Appearance - Very light golden in color and completely opaque. Enormous head filling the pint glass entirely and dying down to about 3 inches. Head has a frothy whipped-cream appearance with amazing retention throughout entire experience. Lacing completely covers the pint glass. This unique bottle is perfect for this unique beer!

Aroma - Very light wheaty smell with hints of citrusy orange peel. Sweet malty and honey-like notes with earthy and woody esters.

Taste - Unreal...many spices mix together for a unique and complex taste. The alcohol is slightly noticeable, but the orange peel, hoppy bitterness, and belgian yeast dominate. There are also some spicey notes...perhaps cinnamon.

Mouthfeel - Bitter feel with slightly numbing sensations...9%. Lighter bodied beer with a definite citrus aftertaste and the yeast lives on...

Drinkability - This beer is dangerously drinkable despite its size and high abv. One of the attractions of this beer is that it is still fermenting in your glass as you drink it...mmm double fermentation...

Well done Brooklyn!