At a glance
- ABV
- 0.4%
- Style
- Lager/ Pilsner
- Origin
- USA
- Container
- Glass bottle, 330ml
- Serves
- 1
- Syns
- 5 per serve
Brooklyn Special Effects (0.4% ABV)
from Brooklyn Brewery
Brooklyn Special Effects is an alcohol-free lager from Brooklyn Brewery that aims to keep traditional beer character front and centre. Brewed to limit alcohol creation, it offers a familiar lager style with a distinctive hoppy edge.
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At a glance
- ABV
- 0.4%
- Style
- Lager/ Pilsner
- Origin
- USA
- Container
- Glass bottle, 330ml
- Serves
- 1
- Syns
- 5 per serve
Our take
This is a recommendation for anyone looking for an alcohol-free lager that stays close to classic beer flavour. Brooklyn Brewery has focused on a bespoke fermentation process to limit alcohol creation while developing the character of a traditional lager.
At 0.4% ABV, it sits in the alcohol-free lager category while offering a style that feels recognisably beer-led rather than overly light or sweet.
Tasting notes
The description points to an unexpected piney scent, giving this lager a more distinctive aromatic profile. Dry-hopping with Citra and Amarillo hops adds to that character.
Alongside the hop influence, there is a golden, bready sweetness. The overall intention is a taste that feels very similar to regular beer.
What stands out
What sets it apart is the brewing approach. The bespoke fermentation process is designed to limit alcohol creation while keeping traditional beer flavours in focus.
The combination of dry-hopping and lager styling makes it an interesting option within alcohol-free brewing, where this kind of bready sweetness is described as less commonly seen.
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