So I picked up a well-designed, cork-topped bottle of Brooklyn Local 2 on a trip to Minnetonka, MN (don’t you always go to MN to pick up a NY brew?!).
Sounded delish, honey and citrus peel are a great combo and I love a strong beer (it’s 9.0%). The brewery calls it a Belgian-inspired dark abbey ale.
Pouring it filled my glass with a deep amber brown, cloudy bevvie with a light fizz and high head. It’s a pretty pour, no doubt!
Sweetness in the form of strawberry and raspberry flavours are prominent, with some spiciness and bitterness on the finish. It’s well balanced, and you wouldn’t know that ABV is so high if you didn’t read the bottle.
It’s good, and has very admirable qualities, but not outstanding enough for me to put it on any “must try” list. I’m biased a tad, as I love a darker, less fruity beer. If you’re Belgian style / abbey ale fan, you probably want to put this on your list to try.
For me, if reminded me of a bar staple, rather than a unique brew. I’ll give it a pass next time, in favour of finding something that stands out a little more.
