Belgium by Brooklyn

Getting tanked on St. Patrick’s Day is one thing.

Actually enjoying the taste of your beer is another.

Kill two birds with one stone tomorrow by uncorking Brooklyn Brewery’s newest entry to their all-star lineup, Brooklyn Local 1. This perfect, golden ale is a beer drinker’s dream come true.

Brewmaster Garrett Oliver created this bottle conditioned Belgian style ale using raw sugar imported from the island of Mauritius, Belgian yeast, and German barley malt. He then bottles the juice flat with a secondary fermentation in the bottle, so it’s made a lot like Champagne. The result is a strong (9% alcohol level) ale with the feel of a fine bubbly.

The 750 ml bottle and wire-twisted cork opening also borrow from the French but popping a bottle open for a whiff proves it’s all hops. One sip reveals it’s full body and sweet, slightly spicy taste with notes of green apples and honey.

It’s the perfect way to start the Holiday.

And to end it, too.



Brooklyn Brewery’s Brooklyn Local 1 is available at D’Agostino, Fairway, Whole Foods, and other select retailers.