The Brewery: Brooklyn Brewery (Brooklyn, NY)
The Brew: Brooklyn Black OPS (Imperial Stout)
Availability: Bottles, draft (limited)
ABV: 11.5%
Rating: 9.3/10
Location: Home
Found: Finger Lakes Beverage Center
The Story?
I've been at this beer thing for a bit now and I have of course heard of Brooklyn Black OPS, but I've never even seen it until this year. It's a strong stout, aged for four months in bourbon barrels, bottled flat, and re-fermented with Champagne yeast. Thanks to the fine folks at FLBC, I got my hands on one.
A deep, dark bourbon nose starts the session off with wisps of licorice and alcohol, with a distinct coolness to it, like mint and herbs. Not as sweet as expected. The body is a blackened brown topped with a foamy mocha head.
The Beer?
It's dry, herbal, and dark. There's star anise and faint vanilla flavors on the initial sip, which fade into bold coffee flavors on the finish. Notes of oak and dark chocolate are in there as well, supported by a light body and healthy carbonation for this big of a beer.
Overall, a unique brew which stands out among the packs of barrel aged stouts.
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