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Sixpoint S.M.P.

 (RETIRED)

Score
9488
OVERALLStyle
Formerly brewed at Sixpoint Brewery
Style: Smoked
Brooklyn, New York USA

bottling
unknown

on tap
available

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RATINGS: 22   MEAN: 3.75/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.53   EST. CALORIES: 234   ABV: 7.8%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
SMP is a Smoked Baltic Porter.
Sixpoint SMP is unique creation from a place like no other in the world - Brooklyn. In our neighborhood, a classic industrial sector, we are constantly reminded of the manufacturing and industry that made Brooklyn famous. I wanted to make a unique beer that combined all of the unique traditions of my favorite beer style... Porter. Like the Baltic countries of Europe, our company resides close to the ocean. And like the industrial revolution in England, Brooklyn is home to the industry of the world’s capital. It was only fitting, therefore, for me to create a unique beer altogether, the Smoked Baltic Porter. Our Smoked Baltic Porter is our most complex beer. The aroma is entirely unique, mostly due to our generous addition of dry hops in the conditioning tank. Beneath the aroma of hops is the flavor of toffee, chocolate, and a slight sharpness from the patent malt. For the discerning enthusiast, note the subtle smoky notes beneath it all... The beer is full-bodied and chewy, hoppy throughout, and finishes with a slight burnt nuttiness from the dark malts. Despite its robust complexity, the beer is very drinkable for its size and strength.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
notalush (3617) - Denver, Colorado, USA - MAR 20, 2005
This is my favorite one out the four sixpoint products I’ve tried - cloudy and nearly black - frothy, capuccino-like head - aroma is nutty, with notes of plum, brown sugar - barely any smoke in the aroma or flavor, but that’s alright ’cause this sucker is tasty - robust, chewy chocolate and caramel malts - just a slight roastiness, but nothing I would call smokey - gimme some more!

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
GregClow (2645) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - OCT 13, 2006
Draught at Jimmy’s No. 43, NYC. Deep almost-black with a tan head. Excellent aroma of dark malt, coffee and smoke. Similar notes in the flavour, along with a bit of toffeeish sweetness. Very nice, full mouthfeel. Awesome!

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
beervana (781) - Libertyville, Illinois, USA - DEC 5, 2005
On tap at the Liberty Heights Tap Room, Redhook, Brooklyn, NY. Blacked hued porter having a long lasting off-white head and good lacing. No discernable carbonation. Fresh sweet smelling malt aroma. Medium bodied that starts with creamy sweet malt roastiness, toffee, and coffee and finishes with lingering bitterness. Well-balanced malt and hops. An excellent delicious porter.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Aurelius (3077) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - OCT 11, 2005
Pitchy opaque. Big dark brown head. Chocolate cake dough aroma. Like a black forest cake in a glass. Chocolate, walnuts, cherry. Dry esters and some banana peel. Super. If you’re looking for off-the-beaten-path beers, make sure you track down a Sixpoint.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
TomDecapolis (4000) - Skippack, Pennsylvania, USA - JUL 31, 2007
Thanks to weeare138. ..hand bottled form the brewer. Pours a deep black with some amber poking through and a smaller deep tan head. Aroma of chocolate, dark fruits, hints of smoke, tobacco, cherry, Flavor was a mix of the same, cocoa, tobacco, smoke, light bitterness, lingering dark chocolate and nuts.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
MaiBockAddict (1498) - Good Beer Bar Deprived, New Jersey, USA - APR 26, 2005
Tap NY. dark brown, tan head. Roasty aroma. Big malty roasty flavor. Nice hoppy/roasty finish. This would be a nice drinking pint.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
JoeMcPhee (6834) - Toronto, ON, Ontario, CANADA - FEB 14, 2008
Thanks to Eugene for sharing and to Shane for giving the bottle to Eugene to share with me. Dark black beer with a thick light brown, lingering head. Very rich sweet creamy rich chocolate aroma, some licorice and a bit of cocoa. Soft roasty quality with a shot of salty smokiness throughout. Earthy chewy soft finish. Rich and chewy sweet, but not at all cloying. The soft roast and smoke serve as a counterpoint to the cocoaish maltiness. Full-bodied with a bit of peppery alcohol on the back.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Sickboy282 (1109) - San Diego, California, USA - DEC 3, 2006
Pours a deep brown hue. aromas of smoke, chocolate, roasted malt and smoked salmon. Flavors of berries, coffee, light smoke and a light bitterness.


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Beer: Sixpoint S.M.P. Rating Avg: 3.53 No. of Ratings: 22
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