The beer pours a beautiful slightly ruby orange. The cream-colored head atop the liquid is thick and resistive to parting. Each bubble burst seems to be yet another release of what is one of the most enjoyable beer aromas I have smelled.
The beer is a little light, especially considering the 6.4% ABV, but the contribution from the wet hop addition is so pronounced that the mouth is quite surprised by the flavors and overlooks the lightness. The front of the tongue is immediately awakened by a flooding of flavors and simultaneously surprised by the muted bitterness. Expecting this beer to kick hard up front, the mouth is shocked when the initial flavors are more that of sweet fruit such as pineapple and peach. The middle of the tongue detects a slight change as the hop bite starts to come through. The long finish really sees the transformation from a floral character to a lingering piney aftertaste that just won’t quit. This beer has really done an outstanding job of segregating the wet hop flavor notes from those of the bittering hops allowing both to shine and has created a highly complex beer.
Sixpoint Sensi, like the number of spots in the Land Run, is limited. So grab a six-pack for around 11 bucks and sip on one Saturday morning as you sign up. Perhaps we can raise a glass together in Stillwater in March.
Cheers,
Alex
