The Brewery: Brooklyn Brewery (Brooklyn, NY)
The Brew: The Companion 2011 (Wheat Wine)
Availability: Bottles & draft (limited, brewed once)
ABV: 9.0%
Rating: 8.7/10
Location: Farmhouse Tap & Grill
The Story? Continuing our meal and run through the draft list at Farmhouse Tap & Grill, my eyes caught a Brooklyn's 2011 Brewmaster's Reserve release - The Companion. I'm fairly partial to wheat wines, when I can find them, and have only had a few chances at Brooklyn's Reserve series, much less one that has been waiting for two years.
The Beer? I really took my time with this one. First impressions are a sweet nose with distinct apple and pear notes on the nose. The appearance is opaque, orange-amber with a ring of white head.
On to the taste, it's quite satisfying. Pleasant apple and bourbon flavors right up front are reminiscent of a high-end, mature cider. The Companion is far less sweet than some wheat wines I've encountered. Instead, it boasts a full, silky, drinkable body with new flavors evolving through out the glass.
Hints of nutmeg, white grape, toffee peak their way in, along side mild, boozy heat from the unabashed 9.0% ABV. There's something autumn-like about he flavors as well. Subtle, creative, and understated.
Recommended for those seeking a quality, atypical beer experience.
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