Bengali Tiger - Sixpoint Brewery

stickynotes

Massachusetts

4.08/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Picked this up the other day. Pours a desirable caramel, a kind-of white head dissipates leaving a film which accumulates on the edges of the glass. Smell is great, rich citrusy hops, all hops, strong, earthy hops. Taste finds hops as well. Citrus hops, bitter, some earth, maybe some malt, some floral hops. Ends bitter and floral. As expected mouthfeel comes with mild carbonation, hop flavors feel great over beginning of tongue. Overall this is a solid IPA, one I will certainly buy again. The 16oz size is appealing. Rich in the nose and flavor. A solid IPA that I will return to.

Serving type: can

09-24-2011 04:12:01 | More by stickynotes

RummyRedbeard

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

(copied from blog - written September 25, 2012)

Appearance – Three finger, white head that lasts a long time. Golden orange in color. Leaves a solid lacing as I drink it.
Smell – Citrus (heavy on the oranges), hoppy.
Taste – Just how it smells, heavy citrus influence (especially oranges). Strong hop bite which lingers in the mouth but there’s also a subtle amber-like malt back.

As I’m writing this I’m drinking my second one, and preferring it straight out of the can (it just seems fresher and crisper). I have to give homage to Six Point Brewery for accurately naming this beer because it definitely reminds one of the majestic creature — the liquid is a respectable golden orange and as it disappears down your hatch it leaves a brilliant white striped lacing on the glass and forcefully yet elegantly attacks your taste buds with a combination of carbonation, citrus and hops.

Serving type: can

05-25-2013 01:30:30 | More by RummyRedbeard

Goblinmunkey7

Massachusetts

2.86/5  rDev -27.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75

Appearance: Hazy gold/copper. Head is bright-white. Leaves a little lacing. Nothing too crazy going on. Moderate carbonation on the pour. Head drops pretty quickly, but leaves a small cap and collar.

Smell: Citrus, floral, and resin. Citrus hits oily and almost astringent. It’s like overactive citrus oil. Pine and floral mix well. Malts run a touch sweet with some earthy notes. Carries the same odd characteristic of all Sixpoint beer...must be the yeast.

Taste: Pretty mellow. Malts are a nice balance to the hops which come off a little dirty (as in very earthy). Citrus rind. Some grapefruit. Yeast is potent. Almost a peppery flavor under it all. Big ass yeast profile coupled with the citrus hops makes this unique. A bit bready with a slight toasted element.

Mouthfeel: Mediumish body with a moderate to light carbonation. Slightly dry finish. A bit oily and slick.

Overall: A striped housecat.

A bit of an overall letdown. Hop profile is decent, but that yeast damn near kills it. Weird off-spiciness that just doesn't really jive. Still drinkable overall.

Serving type: can

05-24-2013 21:57:19 | More by Goblinmunkey7

thomasmpowell

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

05-24-2013 21:48:44 | More by thomasmpowell

Dcunicelli

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-24-2013 21:40:13 | More by Dcunicelli

Mattias

Sweden

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-24-2013 18:50:54 | More by Mattias

Dirksen

California

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-24-2013 18:16:44 | More by Dirksen

twizzbeatz

Florida

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-24-2013 16:12:30 | More by twizzbeatz

SportsandJorts

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -30.4%

05-24-2013 15:01:57 | More by SportsandJorts

jmwildwest

Florida

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-22-2013 22:17:25 | More by jmwildwest

Blaze5445

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-22-2013 21:20:02 | More by Blaze5445

AnitaBrewski

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-22-2013 02:57:25 | More by AnitaBrewski

bcm75

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-21-2013 22:08:59 | More by bcm75

LeahM

New York

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-20-2013 19:06:43 | More by LeahM

Sturmthis

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-20-2013 18:55:12 | More by Sturmthis

earlholman

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-20-2013 14:38:29 | More by earlholman

jburd19

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-20-2013 03:49:39 | More by jburd19

jbeervt

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-19-2013 16:44:15 | More by jbeervt

alex_hart

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-19-2013 02:22:55 | More by alex_hart

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-19-2013 01:18:52 | More by Photekut

jl28r1

Texas

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-18-2013 16:51:43 | More by jl28r1

DJB2231

Delaware

4.75/5  rDev +20.3%

05-18-2013 12:23:04 | More by DJB2231

Lob

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-18-2013 02:27:53 | More by Lob

Teddy-Pickles

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-15-2013 22:47:30 | More by Teddy-Pickles

tnbeatty

Vermont

4.75/5  rDev +20.3%

05-15-2013 13:37:45 | More by tnbeatty