Bengali Tiger (Sixpoint Craft Ales)

I enjoyed a pint of this IPA at the Pony Bar in Hell's Kitchen. Sixpoint Craft Ales are brewed in Brooklyn, NY. I was excited to try something out of Brooklyn that wasn't Brooklyn Brewery.

This was the first beer I wanted to try that night. We had just seen The Bengal Tiger in the Baghdad Zoo the night before, so it was a perfect carry-through for the weekend. Plus...I love IPAs.

General Thoughts
Look and Smell: This amber brew had a thick, white, bubbly head. I could smell the malt over my allergies and the bar.

Taste: The hops were great, earthy hops. The malt was earthy too. The hops and malt were well-balanced in this IPA. A very nice brew. Must try again.

From the Sixpoint site:
The resurgence of the India Pale Ale as a popular style has only accelerated in recent years. The American palate has rediscovered the abundant and diverse range of flavors contributed by the brewers' spice, hops, and subsequently has demanded beers with more hop character.

But we at Sixpoint wholeheartedly believe a well-crafted IPA should not flaunt its hop; it should present them with grave. Underneath the aggressive bitter hop flavor there should be comforting, sweet malt foundation that cradles the palate.

The Bengali Tiger entices you with an aroma of citrus, pine and spice and unleashes a wave of bitterness upfront. Yet it strides forward at a steady pace, smooth as a tiger's gait, and finishes balanced.

Notice the lacing of the stripes around the glass as you finish your pint--it's the mark of the Bengali Tiger.