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Lager
Brooklyn Brewery
- From:
- Brooklyn Brewery
- New York, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #16 - ABV:
- 5.2%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #22,791 - Avg:
- 3.72 | pDev: 12.63%
- Reviews:
- 1,337
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Saturday at 03:26 AM
- Added:
- Feb 11, 1998
- Wants:
- 142
- Gots:
- 1,002
In the late 1800’s Brooklyn was one of the largest brewing centers in the country, home to more than 45 breweries. Lager beer in the “Vienna” style was one of the local favorites. Brooklyn Lager is amber-gold in color and displays a firm malt center supported by a refreshing bitterness and floral hop aroma. Caramel malts show in the finish. The aromatic qualities of the beer are enhanced by “dry-hopping”, the centuries-old practice of steeping the beer with fresh hops as it undergoes a long, cold maturation. The result is a wonderfully flavorful beer, smooth, refreshing and very versatile with food. Dry-hopping is largely a British technique, which we’ve used in a Viennese-style beer to create an American original.
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Ratings by Rodan:
Reviewed by Rodan from Illinois
3.58/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
3.58/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Appearance: Beautiful amber color, darker (or richer) than most lagers. Head is very thin, but does leave some lacing on the glass. I'm using a goblet instead of a pilsner glass, which probably accounts for some head loss.
Smell: Nice, carmel malt aroma.
Taste: This may be the most flavorful lager I've ever tried. It has a hefty hop presence for a lager. The combination of floral hops and a burnt toast malt character is really enjoyable. I also get a hint of apple juice in there somewhere.
Drinkabilty, etc: With the heavy hops and enough malt to balance it out, it's more like a Vienna lager, than an American pilsner. I could see this being a session beer in the colder weather. It's not as much the light and crisp style lager to quench your Summertime thirst. I'll definitely make this a regular purchase.
Mar 23, 2007Smell: Nice, carmel malt aroma.
Taste: This may be the most flavorful lager I've ever tried. It has a hefty hop presence for a lager. The combination of floral hops and a burnt toast malt character is really enjoyable. I also get a hint of apple juice in there somewhere.
Drinkabilty, etc: With the heavy hops and enough malt to balance it out, it's more like a Vienna lager, than an American pilsner. I could see this being a session beer in the colder weather. It's not as much the light and crisp style lager to quench your Summertime thirst. I'll definitely make this a regular purchase.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Mr_Stevens1900 from New York
4.38/5 rDev +17.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.38/5 rDev +17.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Best everyday beer I have found. That is, I don't want to spend $5 a glass on a nice Belgian every day so Brooklyn Lager is my go-to for an everyday beer.
Feb 10, 2024Reviewed by mcgiants from New Jersey
3.85/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.85/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pint can poured into an Angler's pint glass. Purchased as a single.
Feel like I am visiting an OG craft beer. Beautiful copper color, foamy head with plenty of lacing as you drink it. Malty. Nice mouth feel.
Jan 19, 2024Feel like I am visiting an OG craft beer. Beautiful copper color, foamy head with plenty of lacing as you drink it. Malty. Nice mouth feel.
Reviewed by Brutaltruth from Ohio
3.71/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
From the 12 oz can in a snifter. This solid little lawn mower brew pours
a nice clear amber with a moderate head of white foam that subsides to a
thick ring, thin dusty layer, and sports some faint lacing. Nose of lightly
toasted malts, caramel, and herbal hops. Flavors follow the nose with
nicely toasted malts, caramel, light breaded notes, and balanced herbal
and zesty hop notes. Mouth feel is medium light teetering on light with
medium light carbonation, and a balanced bitter hop finish that is lightly
dry and crushable.
Overall, solid easy drinker!
Cheers
Dec 30, 2023a nice clear amber with a moderate head of white foam that subsides to a
thick ring, thin dusty layer, and sports some faint lacing. Nose of lightly
toasted malts, caramel, and herbal hops. Flavors follow the nose with
nicely toasted malts, caramel, light breaded notes, and balanced herbal
and zesty hop notes. Mouth feel is medium light teetering on light with
medium light carbonation, and a balanced bitter hop finish that is lightly
dry and crushable.
Overall, solid easy drinker!
Cheers
Reviewed by HardCider from Pennsylvania
3.77/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a very clear copper color with a moderate white head. The aroma is sweet and malty, although a bit vague. The taste is sweet and malty; primarily the state of caramel and spices. The mouth feel is a bit sticky.
Dec 24, 2023Reviewed by jonmikel from Spain
4.25/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Drunk at an Oslo karaoke (Norway).
Look: Dark amber color, lacing present
Smell: candy, malts, herbs, bread
Taste: Citric, herbs, cake
Feel: Full-bodied, balanced carbonation
Good.
O: 4.5
Oct 23, 2023Look: Dark amber color, lacing present
Smell: candy, malts, herbs, bread
Taste: Citric, herbs, cake
Feel: Full-bodied, balanced carbonation
Good.
O: 4.5
Rated by Vlad11 from England
3.98/5 rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
malty, red fruits, biscuity, semi bitter,nice balance between sweet and dry, bitter notes, very nice. high drinkability
Oct 22, 2023Reviewed by BillyNoonan from Ireland
3.83/5 rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours dark amber gold medium carbonation and a decent foamy head. Dark and earthy aromas with sweet notes. Initial malt and toffee taste washed down with slight hoppy aftertaste. Smooth and crisp feel. Nice example of how you can change up a lager.
Aug 05, 2023Reviewed by kotocar from California
4.54/5 rDev +22%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.54/5 rDev +22%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
A really good easy drinking amber. Flavorful but crisp. It's what a "Boston Lager" tastes like when it's a good batch but that seems rare these days. If I closed my eyes and drank this I wouldn't know it was a "lager". Caramel malts, toffee, and a middle bitterness to it. Balanced between sweet and dry. I really like this.
Jul 23, 2023
Lager from Brooklyn Brewery
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
4011 ratings
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