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Sixpoint Hop Obama


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86
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An American Pale Ale brewed by
Sixpoint Craft Ales

Brooklyn, New York USA

bottled
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on tap
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253.57/5.03.52/5.0Special5.2%92.1Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
In keeping with the Illinois senator's unifying theme, the "Hop Obama" is an indefinable ale that doesn't adhere to traditional style guidelines. The 5.2% ABV creation contains five different kinds of European crystal malt and three different kinds of Pacific Northwest Hops. Combined with a Scottish yeast strain for fermentation, the result is a highly drinkable beer with a big malt background and an "Obama" of hops that imparts floral and citrus notes with just a hint of spiciness.

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 PilsnerPeter (1469), Flushing, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20

Jul 14, 2008  
Tap at Barcade: Hazy, deep orange pour with a creamy off-white head. Earthy hop aroma. Some citrus qualities come through along with caramel and a biscuit character. Slightly fizzy feel. Flavor is a twiggy/earthy hop character along with candied citrus fruits. Has a biscuity back and a long earthy/spicy hoppy finish. A satisfying and earthy Pale Ale.

 Maverick34 (480), New York, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/512/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Draft. An ale with lots of hops and such going on. Drinkable I guess. Nothing else to say.


 nhorween (528), New York, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Oct 3, 2008  
Growler from Bowery WFM. Slighty hazy, ruddy orange color with a white head. Grassy and citrus-y hops, zesty spiciness, clean and slightly nutty malt character. Balanced and a little bready flavor, clean and crisp. Medium bodied with a short and smooth bitter finish. A little watery up front. Nothing remarkable, but balanced and quaffable.


 LilBeerDoctor (623), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 29, 2008  
Growler. Pours a clear deep orange with a very small white ring of head. Aroma of citrus, piney, and grassy hops with a wheaty malt backbone. Flavor is quite hoppy with a nice balance of citrusy, grassy hops with wheat and caramel malt. Some light fruity notes in the finish. A very tasty beer that is practically an IPA.


 fredandboboflo (614), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 29, 2008  
Fresh 10 oz. "growler." Aroma of toasted malt, grapefruity hops. Flavor more and more sweet and tangy grapefruit. Nice, malty body. Great stuff.


 durhambeer (525), Durham, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Sep 12, 2008  
Tap at Pacific Standard in Brooklyn. Medium amber pour. Light citrus, some maltiness. Pretty balanced, but didn’t seem well crafted. Not super hoppy. Not bad; average. An unassuming beer.




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