Brooklyn Brewery Silver Anniversary Lager

Wow, it has been a long time! I have neglected this blog, and drinking, for much of the past 3 weeks. There were some health issues I had to deal with, but everything is good now, and I am back! I'm working on a few different posts, and there should be fairly steady content from here on out!

Tonight I am drinking Brooklyn Brewery's Silver Anniversary Lager. This beer was released in 25.4 oz. bottles and kegs. One of my local beer stores, Central Liquors in Flemington, NJ, had a growler station takeover of Brooklyn Brewery beers earlier today. I jumped at the chance to pick up a growler of the Silver Anniversary Lager on tap!

Silver Anniversary Lager

Brooklyn Brewery

Doppelbock

8.6% ABV

45 IBUs

32 oz. growler poured into an 8 oz. tulip glass

Brooklyn Brewery Silver Anniversary Lager

Brooklyn Brewery's Silver Anniversary Lager pours a strikingly clear copper color with a one and a half finger white head. The head recedes slowly, and leaves attractive lacing on the glass. A spicy, citrus smell dominates the aroma. As I drink the Silver Anniversary Lager, I feel the citrus from the cascade hops still dominates. The citrus is backed up with a tasty caramel sweetness. The aftertaste is composed of a slight breadiness, and a decent amount of alcohol, especially as it warms (it is 8.6% after all!). This doppelbock is full-bodied, with medium to medium-high carbonation. It goes down really easy!

Brooklyn Brewery Silver Anniversary Lager

Overall: Brooklyn Brewery's Silver Anniversary Lager is a delicious, unique beer I'm glad I jumped at the chance to try. The use of cascade hops in this doppelbock really threw me for a loop, but it turned out really well. Give it a try if you see it!

Have you had Brooklyn Brewery's Silver Anniversary Lager? What did you think of it? Did you catch any aromas or flavors I didn't pick up? Let me know in the comments!

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