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Sixpoint Bengali IPA

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Named after the Bengali Tiger. A tropical and citrus IPA with Citra, Amarillo and Simcoe hops — mango, pineapple, grapefruit and a firm bitter finish. One of Brooklyn's most beloved IPAs.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes, with prominent mango and pineapple aromas from the Citra and Amarillo hops.
also:floral,piney
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sixpoint Bengali IPA

◎ Appearance

Bengali displays a bright, golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that dissipates at a moderate pace. The beer presents a well-carbonated character with steady lacing down the glass, typical of a well-crafted American IPA.

golden-amberclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes, with prominent mango and pineapple aromas from the Citra and Amarillo hops. Floral and herbal elements add complexity, with subtle pine undertones and a clean malt backbone that supports the hop profile without overwhelming.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitsfloral hopsbright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit character that evolves through the mid-palate with balanced bitterness and subtle spicy hop notes. The medium body provides good structure without heaviness, allowing the grapefruit and pine to develop, culminating in a firm but not harsh bitter finish that showcases excellent hop definition.

citrus-drivenbalanced bittercrisphoppy

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a lingering hoppy bitterness that gradually fades. The aftertaste remains pleasantly bitter with fading citrus notes, leaving a refreshing impression without any harsh or astringent qualities.

cleandrylingering bitterness
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
83
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

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