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Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

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Brooklyn Sorachi Ace began in 2009 as a one-off in the brewmaster's reserve series and has stayed in the range since. The unfiltered golden saison is built on German pilsner malt and the house Belgian yeast, hopped only with the Japanese-bred Sorachi Ace, which goes in again after fermentation. Lemongrass, lemon peel, verbena and a distinctive note of dill lead the nose, with peppery yeast spice beneath. The body is clean and firm, the bitterness light, and the finish crackles dry.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter34 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusycleanherbal
citrusy
clean
herbal
spicy
hoppy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is led by the distinctive Sorachi Ace character—lemongrass and lemon peel arrive first, followed by herbal verbena and a striking dill note that lingers.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

◎ Appearance

A radiant golden hue with gentle haze from the unfiltered character. The head forms with moderate density and clings to the glass with fine lacing as the beer descends. Bright carbonation lifts through the body, creating a lively, crackling visual presence.

golden, hazyfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by the distinctive Sorachi Ace character—lemongrass and lemon peel arrive first, followed by herbal verbena and a striking dill note that lingers. Beneath lies a peppery spice from the Belgian yeast, adding complexity and warmth to the aromatic profile. German pilsner malt contributes a subtle, clean grain foundation.

lemongrass, lemon peelherbaceous dillpeppery yeast spice

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with the Sorachi Ace hop character translating from nose to palate in the form of subtle citrus and herbal notes. Mid-palate reveals a firm, lean body that avoids heaviness despite the 7.2% ABV. Bitterness remains restrained at 34 IBU, allowing the dry, peppery finish to emerge without aggressive harshness.

clean palatelean bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish crackles with dryness, driven by both carbonation and the yeast character. The aftertaste is brief but incisive, leaving a peppery, herbal impression that encourages another sip.

dry, cracklingpeppery aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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