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Sixpoint Bengali Tiger IPA


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93
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unknown

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1133.67/5.03.62/5.06.8%88.6Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Sixpoint Bengali Tiger is reminiscent of the century-old English IPA. In my perspective, many current IPAs suffer from lacking substance; unbalanced by a hoppy assertiveness that is not substantiated by a strong foundation of rich malt flavors. Our interpretation uses the highest-quality, floor-malted base malt, which lends a full-bodied and rich caramel flavor. We mash at high temperatures and add generous amounts of specialty malts to further emphasize a strong foundation of malt as leverage for our generous additions of hops… Which are indeed generous. We use a total of three different hop strains, and add a total of six different additions throughout the process. The Bengali Tiger has a hoppy snap upfront, but strides at a steady pace, and finishes balanced. The signature characteristic of the Tiger is the aroma… we use massive quantities of whole East Kent Goldings hops to dry hop in our conditioning tanks. The result? The essential oils from the hops are an enticing treat before every sip. Notice the lacing of stripes around the pint glass as you finish your glass; it’s the mark of the Tiger.
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 hopdog (5555), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20

Apr 9, 2009  
On tap at Capone’s. Poured a medium and cloudy orangish color with smaller sized off white head. Aromas of floral hops, earthiness, and some citrus. Tastes of pine, floral hops, and citrus. Citrus rinds. Medium bitter finish.

 smcolw (335), Wayland, Massachusetts, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Nov 21, 2009  
Cloudy orange-light amber color. Good head that needs some settling before a second pour is made. Light lace. Like many bar pours, this has a mild aroma with good balance (more to the hoppy side, naturally). I question the cleanliness of the glasses because there are some off smells I associate with poor washing techniques. The taste starts off with a light toasted, biscuity flavored malt. The hop bitterness overwhelms this flavor quickly. Nice flowery elements. The body is as expected.


 italarican (168), Astoria, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Nov 20, 2009  
Pours an amber orange with a lingering eggshell head. Aroma is floral and citrus hops. A very well-balanced IPA with blended notes of floral hopes, orange, lemon zest, and honey. Smooth and crisp with a moderately lingering hoppy finish. Clean, fresh bite. Very "pure" tasting IPA.


 williamherbert (466), Syracuse, New York, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/57/104/517/20
Oct 17, 2009  
Look is a hazy light orange. Short-lived head. Nice hue that appears to glow from within. Tremendous flowery, piney alpha hop aroma. Hint of bubble gum. Aroma is oily and resiny. More minor roasted malt. Oily, piney hop flavor. Very fizzy and a bit spicy. Hops overpower. Woody and flowery is the name of the game here. Could use some more malt backbone, although some roasted malt does come through. Fruity spices at the end. Has a kick to it in the mouth. Somewhat fizzy and bubbly. Overall, this beer’s woody and flowery hops dominate. Spicy, bubbly and very nice for a couple.


 zvikar (426), Tel-Aviv, Israel
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Oct 15, 2009  
Pours orange shiny with a huge head, powerful aroma of grapefruit, lemon and peach with some flower perfumy notes, nice amount of hops with a medium to low sweetness, some fruit notes and ofcourse a grapefruit backbone. Medium to full body, nice stuff.


 yobdoog (1431), Woodridge NY, New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 22, 2009  
Bright pour with a fluffy head. Aroma has a ton of pine and citrus hops. Flavor is very bitter. A bit balanced with caramel malts and bread with lingering citrus hops.


 NobleSquirrel (1106), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/102/511/20
Aug 31, 2009  
Draft at Rattle N Hum. Now that I’ve read the descriptions, I guess I get it now. Still, to me this isn’t really an IPA. Pours a nice looking orangey-gold, nose of light hops and quite bready. Taste is much of the same, not a whole lot of hop character or bitterness, some grassy EKG notes, but mostly quite malty and bready. Expecting an IPA, I was severely let down. Meh.


 Leighton (265), New York, New York, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Aug 26, 2009  
I had a glass on draft at Against the Grain last night. Poured a rich orange hue with a thick, longstanding white head. Strong hop aroma, which is echoed in the beer’s taste. Also contains notes of orange. Sweet and a bit earthy, the Bengali is lovely and rewarding to drink.


 adrian910ss (1410), philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Jul 30, 2009  
On draft at SD. Pours a slightly hazy orange vistalite with a creamy off white head. Aroma of tangy citrus and floral hops. Taste of tangy citrus, floral hops and bread dough malts. Hoppy.



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