Brooklyn Lager

I'm pretty sure that this Brooklyn Lager was the first (before the Goose Island) 'craft ale' that I ever drank (I believe that my cousin Talal was responsible...). Modern phrases annoy me slightly, but the term 'game changer' can probably apply to this beer. As a 'lager', I've always felt that this Brooklyn is more of a 'bitter flavoured' lager (if that makes any sense) - a big malty taste that's gently balanced with a mild, yet carefully considered hop bitterness. It makes the Kronenbourgs and Stellas of this world taste bland and insipid by comparison.