There are two thoughts I have for this review that are only partially related to the actual beer featured in the post for today. The first is that I think that I am very, very close to exhausting the stretch of reviews for which the photos were lost in space. I could be wrong, but I hope not.
The second is that I was not thrilled with my notes when reading over this review before typing it up. Though I am not even sure why I was not happy with it, but I think my methods need some tweaking and I should have my future intentions in writing later this week. Let’s say Thursday for sure.
So for the review without photos for the week I bring you . . .
Brewery: The Brooklyn Brewery (Brooklyn, NY and Utica, NY)
Name: Pennant Ale ‘55
Style: English Pale Ale (ESB)
ABV: 5.00%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pint glass. $1.69 for a 12oz bottle.
Aroma: Some toasted, bready aroma with a slight fruit nose in back.
Appearance: Medium copper color. Slight/low light tan color head without much retention and no real trail. Quite clear with many, many visible rising bubbles.
Flavor: Mild, slightly nutty malt flavor with a medium to low hoppy bitterness. Pretty dry at the finish (that lingers slightly).
Mouthfeel: Medium to light body with moderate to high carbonation that does lend some sharpness. Somewhat creamy on the palate.
Overall Impressions: Easy enough to drink, but not too much going on in the way of flavor. Not bad, but tough to grade that high when compared to some of their other beers.
Grade: C+ (to B-)
You should be able to find where the Brooklyn Brewery beers are pretty easily. Then look for the silver and blue striped label with a baseball in the center of it and you will have it in your hand.
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