Thirsty Thursday: Brooklyn Brewery’s Brooklyn Local #1
Admittedly this week’s edition of Thirsty Thursday was purchased for the sole reason of Liz having grown up in NYC and her desire to sample a taste of home. As we all know…happy wife, happy life.
Still impulse/nostalgic purchases can turn out to be good things and we both were pleasantly surprised by Brooklyn Brewery’s Brooklyn Local #1.
Technically classified as a Belgium Golden Strong Ale, the Local #1 relies heavy on German hops and malts to create muted yet a highly drinkable beer with mass appeal. It’s ideal for those wishing to venture into the land of Belgium/Hefeweizen beer styles for the first time as well as for those of us who looking to enjoy a relaxed combination of the two.
Here’s my complete review:
Thirsty Thursday: Brooklyn Brewery’s Brooklyn Local #1
Pours the color of a hazy yellow sun with a frothy medium head. The nose is clean with a Belgium-ish yeast, sweet and tart citrus fruits, along with banana. Light and refreshing with a medium level of carbonation, the palate expresses spice, yeast, and subtle malt notes finishing with banana. Nothing overly complex, but highly drinkable for those into lighter versions of Belgium/Hefeweizen style beers or those looking to make the transition to these styles.
Retails around $9 for 750ml
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I would have loved to have grown up in NY. Lucky Liz! It’s a tragedy that I’m still waiting for my first trip to NYC. I don’t think there’s a city I hear more about in the world. xx
It’s really an amazing city Charlie. The first time you see it in person will change your life.
JT ventured to this brewery the day I shopped when we were in NYC last May! He recalls that he enjoyed the beer he sampled but sadly couldn’t recall if it was this particular one. Your tasting notes (excellent BYW) makes him think this is the one but he can’t be sure. I like the label design, and the brewery was very cool too (an old warehouse, as I recall from his pictures).
JT also follows the same MO, that’s why we’ve been happily married for 27 years (I was a child bride;)!)
I’m a little jealous of JT. I’ve been down in the area of the brewery more than a few times but have never been able to swing by. I do have a good excuse though…to busy eating phenomenal pizza and chocolates. Next time though!
I’m willing to try anything once, well most things so good on you guys giving this the taste-bud test.
Mandy
May you and Liz have an awesome weekend.
You can’t learn if you don’t do the research.
Love these beers. have you tried Sorachi Ace? So good!
Nope, but I’m always up for a good saison. Thanks for the tip!
I’m shocked! I did a quick search and there are a number of bars and stores that sell it, not just here in Chicago but IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD!! This is one beer that I’ll definitely be trying. Thanks for the heads-up, Jed.
Just doing my job.
Nice review. I am not a huge wheat beer person due to the banana flavor but this beer still sounds pretty good. Thanks!
Thanks and as I indicated the Local 1 is a good intro beer to the Belgium/Hefeweisen styles so the subtle banana notes should make it more drinkable for you. Cheers!
We have not tried this one yet, but it sound like just the type of beer my Dutch-Beer Loving partner would love. He is always looking for interesting, full tasting beers, preferably from small brew houses. I will look for this one for him.
Hope you find it and he finds it enjoyable. Cheers!
Nice. I generally like all of Brooklyn’s big bottles…because they’re good…and they contain more beer. I don’t think I’ve had this one, though.