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Sixpoint Sweet Action

Sixpoint Brewery
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🌍 United States · Cream Ale · One of 11 Cream Ales in hopIQ

A hybrid cream ale brewed with wheat, oats and rye for a smooth, creamy body with subtle citrus hop character. The most accessible and sessionable beer in Sixpoint's range — and possibly the best cream ale in New York.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Cream Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sixpoint Sweet Action

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation visible throughout. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, delicate Schaumkleiden along the glass, revealing a persistent, tight foam structure. Light plays across the surface, underscoring the beer's clean, inviting presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with subtle citrus notes—lemon zest and light grapefruit—layered over soft grain character from wheat and oats. A gentle Edelhopfen presence provides floral, grassy undertones without dominance. The overall impression is clean and approachable, with no aggressive alcohol or yeast phenolics.

citrus zestsoft grainnoble hop characterclean grain profile

Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, the wheat and oat adjuncts creating a soft, almost velvety mouthfeel that defines the beer's appeal. Mid-palate develops subtle malty sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness and light citrus hop notes. The finish remains dry and crisp, with minimal residual sweetness, allowing the grain character to linger gently.

creamy bodysoft malt sweetnessrestrained bitternesslight citrus finish

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately brief, fading smoothly without any harsh drying or lingering harshness. A whisper of citrus and grain persists on the palate, inviting another sip.

clean fadegrain memory
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sixpoint Sweet Action

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Sixpoint Sweet Action

About Cream Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cream Ale?

Cream Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Cream Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same creamy, smooth, smooth-drinking character as Sixpoint Sweet Action will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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