Lager
Brooklyn Brewery

LagerLager
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From:
Brooklyn Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #16
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,760
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 12.63%
Reviews:
1,337
Ratings:
4,012
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sunday at 11:00 PM
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 alleykatking:
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Reviewed by alleykatking from Indiana

2.41/5  rDev -35.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2
Poured from 12oz bottle. Review from notes.

A- Light hazy golden amber color with this pour. More golden orange when this beer is held up to the light. One finger dirty white head leaves rather quickly. Nice ring style lacing left on the glass as drinking it.

S- Big sweet bready malts in forefront. Light notes of apple and darker fruits in there as well (raisin maybe?). Alcohol is present more so than any hops. This has a light cider smell to it.

T- Light hop bitterness in the front. Big alcohol taste in this. Malts come in midway and help kill alcohol taste with some sweetness. Everything is a mess with the taste.

M- Lighter mouthfeel. Carbonation is good with the style. Very dry in the mouth. Alcohol was the dominate feature left on the palate along with some darker fruits. Alcohol flavor in the aftertaste as well.

D- Might have been a bad bottle but this was a terrible lager. The style was wrong and it actually tasted more like an Old Ale to me. Might try again in the future to see if I had a bad bottle. I drank this all while think about drain pouring it the entire time.
Dec 21, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.2 by JonnyCastle from Massachusetts

Sunday at 11:00 PM
 
Rated: 3.85 by Costa417 from Massachusetts

Mar 16, 2024
 
Rated: 3.67 by Timmmmaaayyy from Pennsylvania

Mar 14, 2024
 
Rated: 3.97 by Thanatosbat777 from Georgia

Mar 11, 2024
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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
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, 2024
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Reviewed 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
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, 2024
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dethark from England

Jan 18, 2024
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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
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, 2023
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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
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, 2023
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Reviewed 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
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, 2023
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Rated by Vlad11 from England

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, 2023
 
Rated: 3.73 by emwilke from Nevada

Oct 21, 2023
 
Rated: 3.69 by Jjmj51 from Rhode Island

Oct 08, 2023
 
Rated: 3.73 by ScrantanDave from England

Sep 28, 2023
 
Rated: 3.78 by RalphStanley34 from French Polynesia

Sep 28, 2023
 
Rated: 3.69 by craigbelly from Iowa

Sep 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.3 by Chilmer from Iowa

Sep 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.2 by Overtonjd from New Jersey

Aug 30, 2023
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Reviewed by BillyNoonan from Ireland

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, 2023
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