Brooklyn Lager

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90% of 100

26 Reviews

Style

Lager and Hybrid Beers

Country

America

Brewery

Brooklyn Brewery

ABV

5.20%

Bottle Size

355ml

Serving Temp

4-6 °C

5.20%

355ml

Details
Brewery Info
Reviews

Details

Brooklyn Brewery was started in 1987 by former Associated Press correspondent Steve Hindy and former Chemical Bank lending officer Tom Potter. The label design and company logo were created by the world renowned designer, Milton Glaser, best known for the 'I Love NY' logo.

With a nod to the Vienna lager style whilst incorporating British dry hopping, the Brooklyn Lager is a true American original. Full of flavours and aromas thanks to a heavy hand with hops it’s the long maturation process that results in a smooth and refreshing drink.

The Brooklyn Lager pours sparkling clear amber with a frothy white head. Its excellent balance is achieved through its malty and earthy notes that are complemented by aromas from the hops and a perfectly dry finish. An absolutely flawless craft lager.

Brewery Info

Originally one of America’s foremost brewing centres thanks to its large German population, the last Brooklyn-based brewery closed in 1976 in the face of overwhelming competition from bigger Midwest breweries and consumer preference (at the time) for light pilsner beers.

Brooklyn resident Steve Hindy made it his mission to reignite brewing in the area, and in 1984 founded Brooklyn Brewery with the goal of bringing good beer back to New York City. Now headed up by Brewmaster, beer author and all-round beer icon Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery has become an international beacon for good beer.

Reviews

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Recommended

100%

Review by Muttley 07/02/2020

First tasted in Brooklyn itself and the beer that led me down the craft ale road! Fantastic!!

Better than average lager

80%

Review by Simon 07/01/2020

A strong, bold flavour, with a hint of bitterness. Quite enjoyable.

One of my favourites

100%

Review by Sleepyzoid76 16/03/2019

A pleasing find in one of the wonderful mixed cases.

A lovely amber colour, with a nice smooth head that holds all the way thru the glass. I think it falls into the vienna lager category, and is a drink I am always happy to see in any bar or shop.

Sometimes I just want a lager, and this is one rewarding as one with dinner or for a session.

Excellent.....

100%

Review by Marty 15/03/2019

One of my favourite beers, crisp and refreshing. I highly recommend!

Dark and tasty

100%

Review by Osteodude 09/09/2018

This is one of my favourite beers. Brooklyn larger is not what you expect if you are looking for something light and golden. A dark, hoppy flavoursome beer with an after taste of malt is fab for summer or winter, don’t miss this, it’s a winner!

Okay larger

60%

Review by Danielle 05/12/2017

As a larger goes this is fine, but it doesnt have a unique taste. Its refreshing but nothing special. tbh probably wouldnt purchase again

A Classic

100%

Review by Laura 25/07/2017

I love this beer. A lager with an aley touch

Refreshing lager

80%

Review by Jo 12/07/2017

Amber colour, melon, sherbet and honey aroma, thin to medium crisp mouthfeel, malty, citrus, floral flavour, slightly bitter aftertaste.

Great American beer

80%

Review by Gaz 09/07/2017

Nice beer and well worth buying!

100%

Review by Kie 09/04/2017

Love this lager

A Bit Like Bud

100%

Review by Gaz Top 09/04/2017

I do like this Larger a lot I think it tastes very much like Bud !

Good lager, prefer it on tap

60%

Review by Jo 08/12/2016

Clear amber colour, little carbonation, no head whatsoever, melon, sherbet and honey aroma, thin to medium crisp mouthfeel with some carbonation, malty, citrus, floral flavour, slightly bitter aftertaste, slightly lingering, not bad but not great either.

Not standard lager

80%

Review by Bantam 30/06/2016

Pours hazy amber with a decent white head. Aroma is bready, a bit of caramel and hops. Taste has a little hint of sourness, bit of fruits and bread, malt and hops. Nice beer.

Smashing

100%

Review by Lucastheyid 03/06/2016

This beer is absolutely beautiful, a great full tasting lager that I could happily drink forever.

Top notch

100%

Review by Andywilks 08/03/2016

Hoppy heaven fantastic ale

The beauty of brooklyn

100%

Review by Seanp1916 01/12/2015

As a lover of Samuel Adams Boston lager I never thought I’d find something that could come close to the pleasure I get from Sam. That was until a friend of mine in London introduced me to Brooklyn. Slightly darker and heavier than Sam but still hits the mark with a crisp initial burst and a malty/caramel after tone. I first tried it from draught and it was nice but interestingly it’s actually even better from the bottle so leave the glasses in the cupboard for this one, pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes, crack it open and enjoy!

Surprised

80%

Review by Matt 27/09/2015

I am not a massive \'lager\' lover but this is more like a pale ale. Very easy to drink, fruity and full of taste. You could drink this as a session drink.

More like a pale ale

100%

Review by leonidasthewookiee 16/05/2015

As a lover of pale ale I was surprised when I tried this 'lager' very hoppy and refreshing.

Lovely Stuff

80%

Review by David 14/05/2015

Floral hops, crisp & refreshing. One of the craft lager leaders for a good reason.

Is this a lager !!!!

100%

Review by Stivvy 03/04/2015

A real classic beer form America. A wonderful smooth and satisfying drink, I would certainly recommend this lager to anyone .

unusual lager

80%

Review by len from leyton 24/02/2015

I was surprised by the taste of brooklyn lager. If I did;nt know i would have sajd \i was drinking an IPA or similar.
Not sure of the taste as could be hoppy and fruity.
I thoroughly enjoyed my bottle I received in a discovery case.

Top Class

100%

Review by Steven 22/01/2015

I was lucky enough to get a Brooklyn Lager with my beer club membership its defo one of my favorites, great taste and goes well with any meal A+++

Top lager

100%

Review by Miles 02/01/2015

I'm not a lager drinking but do enjoy this, particularly with a curry or other spicy food. A good place to start if you are just getting into craft beers.

A very nice lager

80%

Review by Anthony 02/03/2014

I'm no expert but this is a very tasty lager. It's my current favourite.

Aces!

100%

Review by Lee 09/01/2014

After years of drinking mass-produced fizzy lager, Brooklyn was my entry into tasty, craft beers and is still my favourite. Tasty, malty and lovely.