Limited Release Russian imperial stout. This is the famous Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. Warming flavors of thick dark chocolate and roast coffee blend nicely with your own well-earned decadence, tall tales and roaring fireplaces. The Brooklyn story. In the late 70s & early 80s, Steve Hindy was a war correspondent in the Middle east, where foreign diplomats in dry countries discreetly brewed their own beers. Inspired by their tasty beers, Steve later started brewing in Brooklyn with his neighbor, Tom Potter. In 1988, they quit their jobs to found The Brooklyn Brewery. Their goal was grand: return brewing to Brooklyn, once on of the brewing capitals of the world. Today, James Beard Award-winning Brewmaster Garrett Oliver & his team brew a vast portfolio of beers for every palate, from traditional styles to bold experiments. Brooklyn Brewery beers are found in more than half of the U.S. & in 30 countries. In 2013, we opened our first sister brewery, Nya Carnegie, in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2015, we inaugurated a teaching brewhouse or beer curriculum at the famed Culinary Institute of America. We here at The Brooklyn Brewery are Proud to be leaders in todays's innovative & collaborative beer culture. BrooklynBrewery.com. (at)BrooklynBrewery. Visit us in New York City. While in New York City, please plan to visit The Brooklyn Brewery and the Company Store. For news, info on beers, public hours, tours & private events, visit BrooklynBrewery.com. 10.0% abv. 20