Apollo - Sixpoint Brewery

bonbright7

Florida

4.73/5  rDev +20.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

It has been a while since I had tasted Apollo from a tap, so when I noted its arrival in cans, I must admit to being mildly skeptical of its prowess.

The first time I tasted this beer was at the Sixpoint Brewery in Brooklyn in April 2007 after the brewery tour while we hung out with the brewers at the Liberty. The Apollo was magical then, but after that, subsequent barrels just didn't hit it for me and sometimes they were plain worthless. I didn't taste again after a few more times in hopes that the old magic and cloudy beer would return....

Fast forward to May 2012. The white and gold can of Apollo poured very well with a full nose of banana and vanilla really begging me for the first taste. It was simply magnificent when I got to the first taste as the spirited carbonation and the huge flavor came bounding out of my glass.

The magic had returned and so did my optimism for Sixpoint's products. I liked the other cans, but the Apollo had been the one for me. It resonated with my history as it captured the style guidelines for this beer.

This will clearly be one of my best beers of the upcoming Summer.

Serving type: can

05-12-2012 01:40:46 | More by bonbright7

coz

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-19-2013 02:25:13 | More by coz

champ103

Texas

3.29/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

A: Pours a cloudy/hazed golden/orange...this is a Krstalweizen? This does not look filtered at all. At first a two finger white head forms, then noisely fizzes out in a second. No lace.
S: Banana bread, and toffee. Big bubblegum aromas. Spicy phenolic, peppery yeast.
T: A sweetness up front, along with some banana bread. Again, big on the bubblegum flavors, along with a peppery yeast. Maybe a bit of sourness? Not crisp tart lemons that can be a great component in other wheat beers, but more like a bit of an acidic bite.
M/D: A light to medium body. Light on the carbonation, and pretty thin overall. Not nearly crisp enough. Not hard to drink, and I will finish this with ease. Though this does not make me want to come back again and again.

Not bad, just pretty average. Maybe I am spoiled cause there are a handful of great wheat beers made in Texas. This leaves me wanting.

Serving type: can

06-18-2013 00:03:10 | More by champ103

sgregory

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

06-16-2013 17:08:58 | More by sgregory

thampel09

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

06-16-2013 03:32:45 | More by thampel09

beersvh23

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-14-2013 19:53:15 | More by beersvh23

bostonryan

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-14-2013 17:49:28 | More by bostonryan

smooth_aleing

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

06-13-2013 22:02:01 | More by smooth_aleing

doremite

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-13-2013 21:46:23 | More by doremite

corysmith01

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-13-2013 16:12:43 | More by corysmith01

EgadBananas

Louisiana

2.25/5  rDev -42.7%

06-13-2013 03:58:24 | More by EgadBananas

VTHeady

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-12-2013 20:24:12 | More by VTHeady

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-12-2013 17:47:30 | More by JMUbrewz

pveilleux

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-12-2013 01:55:05 | More by pveilleux

agreenman19

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

06-12-2013 01:12:52 | More by agreenman19

DavidBart

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-11-2013 20:50:06 | More by DavidBart

IndyDad

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-11-2013 01:50:36 | More by IndyDad

BKBassist

New York

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-10-2013 23:38:44 | More by BKBassist

ipc2000

New York

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-10-2013 05:11:13 | More by ipc2000

DerekMorgan

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-10-2013 01:33:25 | More by DerekMorgan

alaimoa

Connecticut

4.41/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Appearance a light amber and not hazy given filtration. Decent white head that isn't creamy and dissipates quickly.

Smells of citrus, banana, malt and woods/pine

Taste comes across clean with banana, bread, acidic fruit all present and a very carbonated mouthfeel. Medium body and leaves some aftertaste that is a bit sour

Overall delicious for a summer day and very drinkable

Serving type: can

06-09-2013 20:17:47 | More by alaimoa

Daemose

Texas

5/5  rDev +27.2%

06-09-2013 19:15:28 | More by Daemose

BklynTerp

New York

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-09-2013 00:07:15 | More by BklynTerp

GoGata

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-08-2013 23:42:35 | More by GoGata

dmorgan310

Panama

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-08-2013 23:00:09 | More by dmorgan310