Subsidiaries
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5
Draught at Five Point restaurant, NYC
Hazy amber color. Simple Pale Ale, with some malt/caramel, but poor hopping and this one as well with the dirty water / tap water flavor.
Hazy amber color. Simple Pale Ale, with some malt/caramel, but poor hopping and this one as well with the dirty water / tap water flavor.
Tried
from Draft
on 11 Jan 2007
at 07:00
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5
Draught at Five Point restaurant, NYC
Hazy dark amber color; thick head. Light aroma of caramel. Taste of caramel, bitter, with an off flavor of dirty water or tap water. Strange.
Hazy dark amber color; thick head. Light aroma of caramel. Taste of caramel, bitter, with an off flavor of dirty water or tap water. Strange.
Tried
from Draft
on 11 Jan 2007
at 06:58
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at Barcade - I was hoping that the wood aging would mellow the hoppiness of this beer, and I was not disappointed - however, instead of mellowing the brashness of the original beer, and adding a subtle, wine-like character, what seems to have resulted is a kind of sweet, woody, bourbon.booziness - the merlot character is there, but the agressive nature of the beer is too much for it - I was hoping for a BA Leviathan result (a subpar beer becomes amazing after barrel aging), but instead we have a sub par beer becoming an entirely new kind of sub par beer - oh well, I gotta hand it to them for trying.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Dec 2006
at 20:56
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
(Bottle 65 cl) Deep, dark brown with a reddish hue and a dense, creamy, beige head. Aroma of dried fruit. Solid body with lots of fruit and vanilla and some vinous touches. Very delicate. 011206
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Dec 2006
at 14:21
7.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
A pitch black beer with a brown head. The aroma is sweet malty with strong notes of caramel and chocolate. The flavor is sweet malty with strong notes of chocolate, but also lighter notes of caramel and slightly burnt malts.
Tried
on 07 Dec 2006
at 14:02
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle. Pours a black colour with a tan head. Dry malty coffee, chocolate aroma. Dry malty coffee, chocolate flavor. Long malty hoppy finish with some chocolate hints in the aftertaste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Dec 2006
at 17:21
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
2 draught pints at Burp Castle on 9/23/06.
Dark tar-like black-brown, mostly opaque, with a hint of deep magenta on the edges, in the light. Creamy light-caramel colored head is well-retained and laces lightly as it recedes.
Strong molasses-like bittersweetness is evident up-front, while some creamy, lightly milky-like buttercream sweetness fattens things. A dollop of chocolate syrup washes over the nose and then is consumed by a gorgeous, ashy, roastiness that is brittle, delicate and displays great caution in its use. Hops provide an afterthought of green, leafy buds, some sticky resin qualities and light floral notes, trimmed by the chocolate and pale malt combo of sticky sweetness and drying roast. Aroma strength is medium-high, with no alcohol apparent and less yeast character than seen in Six-Point’s paler beers, no doubt due to the darker malts being used.
Sticky-sweetness is present, from the start, in the flavor, almost like a combo of gritty pale-malt sugars, cookie-like with hints of vanillla-flavored fudge and beads of molasses providing an off-setting bitterness and the defining stickiness. But soft hop bitterness and light, ashen roast help pick apart this stickiness and the beer finishes balanced, and by no means too sweet. Some nuances of coffee beans emerge as it warms, with more a focus left on the main flavors of caramel and chocolate. The typical one-two punch of brilliant malt-extraction and proper attenuation are here again wonderfully represented. The body provides heft and thickness up front, but eases out to become drinkable and quenching as it finishes, never compromising on flavor, of which it has quite a bit. Yet again, I don’t find bittering hops to be in excess in the least, nor do the flavoring hops dominate the beer. Notably, roast does not build up to a palate fatiguing astringency as it is apt to do in many American porters. Alcohol is not evident. Carbonation is moderate. As far as criticism, there was just a bit too much of a chocolate syrupy-like sweetness that built up, slightly, as I finished my second pint.
All in all, this was a hell of a weekend for trying Six Point beers. Whether off the fermentor or tap at the brewery, and on tap at Burp Castle, all were in peak form.
Dark tar-like black-brown, mostly opaque, with a hint of deep magenta on the edges, in the light. Creamy light-caramel colored head is well-retained and laces lightly as it recedes.
Strong molasses-like bittersweetness is evident up-front, while some creamy, lightly milky-like buttercream sweetness fattens things. A dollop of chocolate syrup washes over the nose and then is consumed by a gorgeous, ashy, roastiness that is brittle, delicate and displays great caution in its use. Hops provide an afterthought of green, leafy buds, some sticky resin qualities and light floral notes, trimmed by the chocolate and pale malt combo of sticky sweetness and drying roast. Aroma strength is medium-high, with no alcohol apparent and less yeast character than seen in Six-Point’s paler beers, no doubt due to the darker malts being used.
Sticky-sweetness is present, from the start, in the flavor, almost like a combo of gritty pale-malt sugars, cookie-like with hints of vanillla-flavored fudge and beads of molasses providing an off-setting bitterness and the defining stickiness. But soft hop bitterness and light, ashen roast help pick apart this stickiness and the beer finishes balanced, and by no means too sweet. Some nuances of coffee beans emerge as it warms, with more a focus left on the main flavors of caramel and chocolate. The typical one-two punch of brilliant malt-extraction and proper attenuation are here again wonderfully represented. The body provides heft and thickness up front, but eases out to become drinkable and quenching as it finishes, never compromising on flavor, of which it has quite a bit. Yet again, I don’t find bittering hops to be in excess in the least, nor do the flavoring hops dominate the beer. Notably, roast does not build up to a palate fatiguing astringency as it is apt to do in many American porters. Alcohol is not evident. Carbonation is moderate. As far as criticism, there was just a bit too much of a chocolate syrupy-like sweetness that built up, slightly, as I finished my second pint.
All in all, this was a hell of a weekend for trying Six Point beers. Whether off the fermentor or tap at the brewery, and on tap at Burp Castle, all were in peak form.
Tried
from Can
on 25 Oct 2006
at 13:30
8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draught pint at the brewpub on 9/23/06.
Minimally-hazed amber/gold-leaf colored body has some strong polished bronze tints and a large, well-retained, white/off-white head that laces well as it proceeds down the glass.
Soft fruits in the nose are joined by leafy, lightly juicy hops, that add dryness near the end, being quite crisp and well-pronounced as the aroma progresses. Well-suited to balancing the medium-sweet, buttercream-like maltiness, and in the end, it’s very well-balanced, a strong trait in most Sixpoint beers. A very crisp, grainy, straw-like dryness is noted as well, further distancing the aroma from the sweetness (though it never comes off as under-malted in the least). Unpasteurized, as always, and just so attractively fresh and fragrant.
A slight hint of toffee begins the malt aspect, as I take a sip. Slowly spreading in to a slightly more accessible doughiness and finally finishing with some light pale sugars, it is, at all times, terribly well extracted and very comforting on the palate. The great attenuation level provides just the right amount of texture, and the low/appropriate carbonation keeps it flavorful without any noxious gassiness. Green, leafy, moderately bitter hops show off grass, herbs and light floral aspects, with only mild citrus traits. Some caramel and toffee reprise near the end of the glass, giving it a bit more heft, but it certainly remains another fantastically drinkable session-like beer. Alcohol never apparent, fruity yeast is moderate and provides light nuances without being overbearing.
Minimally-hazed amber/gold-leaf colored body has some strong polished bronze tints and a large, well-retained, white/off-white head that laces well as it proceeds down the glass.
Soft fruits in the nose are joined by leafy, lightly juicy hops, that add dryness near the end, being quite crisp and well-pronounced as the aroma progresses. Well-suited to balancing the medium-sweet, buttercream-like maltiness, and in the end, it’s very well-balanced, a strong trait in most Sixpoint beers. A very crisp, grainy, straw-like dryness is noted as well, further distancing the aroma from the sweetness (though it never comes off as under-malted in the least). Unpasteurized, as always, and just so attractively fresh and fragrant.
A slight hint of toffee begins the malt aspect, as I take a sip. Slowly spreading in to a slightly more accessible doughiness and finally finishing with some light pale sugars, it is, at all times, terribly well extracted and very comforting on the palate. The great attenuation level provides just the right amount of texture, and the low/appropriate carbonation keeps it flavorful without any noxious gassiness. Green, leafy, moderately bitter hops show off grass, herbs and light floral aspects, with only mild citrus traits. Some caramel and toffee reprise near the end of the glass, giving it a bit more heft, but it certainly remains another fantastically drinkable session-like beer. Alcohol never apparent, fruity yeast is moderate and provides light nuances without being overbearing.
Tried
on 20 Oct 2006
at 15:40
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tap at Downtown Bar and Grill - hazy gold with foamy, lasting head - herbal, grassy hop aroma, with quite a lot of sweet, sticky malt hanging around - this makes the rather dry, woody character of the beer a surprise - not as malt heavy and cloyingly sweet as many double IPAs become, which is a very good thing (esp. from sixpoint) - the malts are there, of course, but just enough to balance the piney, earthy, dry hop flavor - thick and full, without being heavy - probably the most well-balanced of sixpoint’s offerings to date.
Tried
from Draft
on 14 Oct 2006
at 21:08
8.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Pint served from the conditioning tank on 9/23/06.
Very light haziness to this otherwise bright beer, shows the unfiltered nature. A grassy, lemon-honey color to the body, with a very substantial, dense white head that is tremendously well-retained and provides great lacing. This could be proudly served at any CAMRA festival.
Soft, lightly citric, juicy hops settle out on the front of the nose, followed by a sweet, comforting honey-like maltiness that slowly allows some light esters (nectarines, pears, red apples) to emerge. Hop crispness and fresh yeast flit about on the finish, not dominant, yet not subtle. Quite playful, really, and very aromatic. I never knew I liked American hops in pale beers this much! Used very artfully, and side-by-side with more traditional hop notes (grass, moss, flowers), they deliver a wonderfully refreshing quality and just a smidgeon of challenging bitterness that would be otherwise lacking. The malt, while fairly basic in complexity, is balanced tremendously well and is very fresh and well-extracted, but not overdone. No alcohol noted in the aroma, of course.
The first sip is like a caress on the tongue. Very fine carbonation gently adds zestiness, while a soft blanket of malt sugars tickles the palate all over, providing a perfectly balanced backdrop for a slight tangerine-like tanginess and further evident grassiness, leafiness and all-out hop flavor without the heavy bitterness. Certainly though, it has the appropriate bitterness, helping to cut the honey-like malt presence on the finish, and in concert with the yeast, leaves the palate tingly, refreshed and lightened. Hop zestiness clings on the tongue and makes you take another long draw from the glass immediately. Carbonation is perfect, the beer is flawless, the attenuation near spot-on (I’d prefer it just slightly more dry) and the alcohol not evident and certainly no wateriness/thinning to speak of.
As we left this part of the tour, I contemplated hiding in the brewhouse and pulling a chair up to this tank and drinking until I couldnt drink anymore. Ridiculously well-done stuff. Too bad I don’t get to drink more beer fresh off a conditioning tank.
Very light haziness to this otherwise bright beer, shows the unfiltered nature. A grassy, lemon-honey color to the body, with a very substantial, dense white head that is tremendously well-retained and provides great lacing. This could be proudly served at any CAMRA festival.
Soft, lightly citric, juicy hops settle out on the front of the nose, followed by a sweet, comforting honey-like maltiness that slowly allows some light esters (nectarines, pears, red apples) to emerge. Hop crispness and fresh yeast flit about on the finish, not dominant, yet not subtle. Quite playful, really, and very aromatic. I never knew I liked American hops in pale beers this much! Used very artfully, and side-by-side with more traditional hop notes (grass, moss, flowers), they deliver a wonderfully refreshing quality and just a smidgeon of challenging bitterness that would be otherwise lacking. The malt, while fairly basic in complexity, is balanced tremendously well and is very fresh and well-extracted, but not overdone. No alcohol noted in the aroma, of course.
The first sip is like a caress on the tongue. Very fine carbonation gently adds zestiness, while a soft blanket of malt sugars tickles the palate all over, providing a perfectly balanced backdrop for a slight tangerine-like tanginess and further evident grassiness, leafiness and all-out hop flavor without the heavy bitterness. Certainly though, it has the appropriate bitterness, helping to cut the honey-like malt presence on the finish, and in concert with the yeast, leaves the palate tingly, refreshed and lightened. Hop zestiness clings on the tongue and makes you take another long draw from the glass immediately. Carbonation is perfect, the beer is flawless, the attenuation near spot-on (I’d prefer it just slightly more dry) and the alcohol not evident and certainly no wateriness/thinning to speak of.
As we left this part of the tour, I contemplated hiding in the brewhouse and pulling a chair up to this tank and drinking until I couldnt drink anymore. Ridiculously well-done stuff. Too bad I don’t get to drink more beer fresh off a conditioning tank.
Tried
from Can
on 11 Oct 2006
at 11:41