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Brooklyn Lager

Name: Brooklyn Lager
Brand: Brooklyn Brewery — Imported
Price: 170.00 INR
Availability: InStock

A Vienna-style amber lager that helped define American craft beer's early identity

Brooklyn Brewery — Imported

Distillery

United States

Country

5.20%

ABV

8.0/10

Rating

★★★★★

8.0/10

Brooklyn, New York Est. 1988 5.20% ABV

Tasting Notes

Colour & Appearance

Amber gold, clear

Nose & Aroma

Toasted malt, caramel, a floral hop note

Palate & Taste

Medium-bodied with a more substantial malt character than typical pale lagers, built on the Vienna lager tradition. Toasted, slightly caramel sweetness balanced against a noticeable but not overwhelming hop bitterness

Finish

Medium with toasted malt and a clean hop bitterness

History & Background

Brooklyn Brewery was founded in Brooklyn, New York and Brooklyn Lager became one of the defining beers of America's early craft beer movement, built on the amber Vienna lager style rather than the lighter pale lagers most mass-market American beers favoured. It is imported into India as a premium craft offering, giving Indian drinkers access to a beer widely credited with helping legitimise craft brewing in the US during the 1980s and 1990s.

Production & Maturation

Production Method

Made from malted barley with a blend of hops that includes both American and noble varieties, brewed in the Vienna lager tradition with a fuller malt bill than standard pale lagers.

Aging & Maturation

Properly lagered for the clean, malt-forward Vienna lager character.

Distillery

Brooklyn Brewery — Imported

Founded

1988

Brooklyn Lager Price Guide 2026

Prices are indicative and may vary by retailer, store, and current stock. Last verified: July 2026.

India Prices

Telangana ₹225

Uttar Pradesh ₹195

Haryana ₹180

Kerala ₹285

Tamil Nadu ₹275

Karnataka ₹240

Goa ₹170

Mumbai ₹200

Delhi ₹200

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooklyn Lager imported or brewed in India?

Brooklyn Lager sold in India is imported from the United States, not brewed locally, which preserves the authentic American craft beer character but adds to the cost compared to locally licensed international lagers.

Brooklyn Lager price in India

Brooklyn Lager 500ml costs around Rs 300 in Mumbai, reflecting its status as a premium imported craft beer rather than a mass-market international lager.

What style of beer is Brooklyn Lager?

Brooklyn Lager is a Vienna-style amber lager, distinguished by its fuller malt character and toasted, slightly caramel flavour compared to standard pale lagers like Budweiser or Heineken.

Why is Brooklyn Lager considered an important craft beer?

Brooklyn Lager is widely credited as one of the beers that helped legitimise American craft brewing during its formative years in the late 1980s and 1990s, when mass-market light lagers dominated the US beer market.

What is the alcohol content of Brooklyn Lager?

Brooklyn Lager is 5.2% ABV.

Where can I buy Brooklyn Lager in India?

Brooklyn Lager is available at premium bars and specialty import retailers in major Indian cities, with confirmed availability in Mumbai.

What food pairs with Brooklyn Lager?

Its toasted malt character pairs well with grilled meats, barbecue and richer American-style food, as well as Indian tandoor dishes that share a similar charred, smoky quality.

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About the Author

Shivam Sharma

I am the founder and editor of The Spirit Atlas. With a deep appreciation for fine spirits, I built this platform to be the most helpful and honest spirits guide for Indian readers — covering everything from Scotch and Indian single malts to rum, gin and tequila, along with prices across every major Indian state. My goal is simple: to make the world of spirits a little more approachable for everyone.

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Last updated: July 2026