The latest invention from our intrepid brewing team is rolling to a better beer bar near you. Read Dark Matter’s creation story from Brewmaster Garrett Oliver below, and find out how you can win a pair of tickets to next week’s launch party.
Cosmologists tell us that the universe was made by a massive explosion called the Big Bang. And in this Big Bang was created a material called “dark matter”, which accounts for 95% of the mass of the universe and actually binds the universe together. Well, that sounds pretty heavy. But it’s theoretical. Here in Brooklyn, our cosmology is a bit different.
In the beginning, there was Black Ops. Or perhaps not. Beer does have its mysteries. Anyhow, they say that back in 2007, a small amount of Dark Matter was created alongside Black Ops, but very few people had an opportunity to taste it. The Brooklyn Brewing Team decided that this shortage was unfortunate – plenty of Dark Matter for themselves, but not enough to share with all their friends. So last autumn they decided to recreate Dark Matter and open up the Brooklyn Barrel Room to a wider world. Brooklyn Dark Matter is a robust brown ale aged for four months in bourbon and rye whiskey barrels. Some barrels previously held Black Ops, some hosted The Manhattan Project, others came straight from the distilleries as soon as the whiskey was decanted. We’ve blended these barrels to create a beer full of caramel and chocolate flavors heightened by vanilla-like oak notes and hints of the barrels’ previous tenants. The result is a smooth, rich beer that really loves food, from fried or roasted chicken to char-grilled steak, barbecue, pork chops and even monkfish. And on some chilly evening in late winter, or perhaps the first warm night of spring, we hope that you may be tempted to believe that Dark Matter really does bind the universe together.
– Garrett Oliver
The first 25 drinkers to email info@brooklynbrewery.com with “Dark Matter Winner” will win passes for two to THIS MONDAY’s party (March 8th, 7:30pm – 10:30pm) at The Brewery. Get to it!
[...] received another great opportunity to visit the Brooklyn Brewery for the invite-only release of Dark Matter, their latest in the Brewmaster’s Reserve series. Brewmaster Garrett Oliver was on hand along [...]
[...] received another great opportunity to visit the Brooklyn Brewery for the invite-only release of Dark Matter, their latest in the Brewmaster’s Reserve series. Brewmaster Garrett Oliver was on hand along [...]
[...] Armed with a beer in one hand and goodies from Bedford Cheese Shop in the other, Dark Matter came across my pallet with hints of vanilla and oak. It is quite enjoyable and surprisingly easy to drink considering the 7.5% ABV. It isn’t exactly a session beer, but after a few tastes, I was at the bar looking for more. Until the release of this beer, I was regularly drinking Brooklyn’s Cookie Jar Porter, but after tonight, I think Dark Matter is my new draft go-to. (See the official word on Dark Matter on the Brooklyn Brewery’s blog.) [...]
[...] received another great opportunity to visit the Brooklyn Brewery for the invite-only release of Dark Matter, their latest in the Brewmaster’s Reserve series. Brewmaster Garrett Oliver was on hand along [...]
Had this for the first time last night. Might be the best beer I have ever had. It is that darn good.
Without knowing before hand, I had subtle flashbacks to the Manhattan Projectn when I first sipped the Dark Matter…..both delicious beers without a doubt.
I bought a growler full of Dark Matter from the Bronx Ale House today. Yesterday I sampled an Imperial IPA from BB there. Great work, guys! Keep the great brews coming!
its become my favorite brew at Brooklyn Brewery! Keep it coming! PLEASE!
[...] I noticed that there was a new beer from Brooklyn Brewery on the menu. Brooklyn Dark Matter. Now, I am more of a wheat beer guy. I also like hoppy ales. I’m not a huge stout guy (of [...]
just found it tonight here in portland me — very impressive!
[...] all that surprised. The folks at Brooklyn do a great job writing up releases such as this on their website. Too good if you ask me. Score: [...]
I had this last night @ The Bobbique (Great Beer selection) in Patchogue, NY. AMAZING STUFF!
Had my first taste of Brooklyn Brewery’s Dark Matter while out of town visiting friends this past weekend. LOVED IT! Must find it here in Raleigh, NC. Best Beer Ever!
The Dark Matter is an Awesome beer. I was at a local place at the publican was like….”do you like bourbon?” then he poured me a sample, I have spent several weeks looking for more. The keg kicked! Sad times..I’m considering getting a keg-o-rater and bring the Benz to brooklyn…oh my.
Had one last week ! … Yummie
[...] Dark Matter Been asking every bartender I know. No one knows if there will be more. Much [...]
[...] like drinking an imperial IPA; it was freakin’ fantastic. Apparently, they just recently had Brooklyn Dark Matter on draft, which I missed, and a part of me died inside. (I was fortunate enough to have shared a [...]
FANTASTIC beer! So complex and rich. Alas, Chicagoland is all tapped out
Brooklyn needs to make this a permanent brew!!