Belgian Brooklyn

Brooklyn Brewery's brand new Brooklyn Local 1 is a Belgian-style ale brewed from raw sugar from the island of Mauritius, Belgian yeast, and German barley malt. The bottle conditioned beer, golden in color and tasting slightly of honey, boasts a whopping nine percent alcohol level. Look for the new beer, sold in 750 ml bottles, at Fairway, Whole Foods, D'Agostino, and other New York area retailers.