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Sixpoint Bengali Tiger IPA 3.62 116

Sixpoint Bengali Tiger IPA


Percentile
93
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unknown

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1163.67/5.03.62/5.06.8%89Shaker, 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 (5694), 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.

chyldking (12), Massachusetts, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/51/104/514/20
Jan 27, 2010  
Kinda ordinary. Not bad at all, but nothing super memorable. a bit more dark malt than usual. Has anyone graphed the last decade in indepents/beer brands?


 KUEric (643), Washington, Washington DC, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/516/20
Jan 2, 2010  
Hop dryness, malty sweetness and flavor, smooth finish, good beer. A Nice start to my blind tiger experience - name fit, I like ipas so had to do it. Not much head or carbonation, but looks are so much less important shen the personality is there - truthful for beer not everything else


 fiulijn (7690), Como; Lausanne (CH); Malmö (SWE), Italy
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/105/514/20
Dec 18, 2009  
Draught at Rattle ’n Hum, New York
Cloudy deep blond color. Nice citrusy hop aroma. Medium body, dry mouthfeel, crispy malt flavor; strong hopping, citrusy and partially resiny. Strong and lasting bitterness. Good hop juice, but not impressive.


 smcolw (408), 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 (206), 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 (501), 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 (459), 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 (1543), 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.



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