Massive pineapple this time. Warmed quickly due to atmospheric conditions so it got sweet quickly but stll had admirable balance. Sixpoint is growing in stature for me.

Really intense. Every bit of the nearly 10%, too, but not in a residual sugar sweet way. Well made at that high abv.

Better cold this time, more burnt sugar. But still very bitter when I look for a lot more sweetness from this style.

I loved it when about a year old but I don't like where the flavor is going. I kind of get the wet cardboard thing. Not sure how much to chalk up to my palate changing vs. the beer changing. Whatever the case, I'll look to finish off the other bottle soon or give it away. Maybe try this again in the future and drink it while I like it. I think that's the lesson here with beer that is aging.

Like thick, boozy postum.

Massive pineapple this time. Warmed quickly due to atmospheric conditions so it got sweet quickly but stll had admirable balance. Sixpoint is growing in stature for me.

Really intense. Every bit of the nearly 10%, too, but not in a residual sugar sweet way. Well made at that high abv.

Massive pineapple this time. Warmed quickly due to atmospheric conditions so it got sweet quickly but stll had admirable balance. Sixpoint is growing in stature for me.

Really intense. Every bit of the nearly 10%, too, but not in a residual sugar sweet way. Well made at that high abv.

I like this vintage a little cooler. Surprisingly, that's where the barrel character comes to the fore. Less distinct and balanced as it warms. I experienced something similar with the BA Silhouette, so maybe it's my palate changing with all the big beers I've been drinking this winter. Really good when it's good, at those lower temps. Not refrigerator cold, but cooler than I typically drink by high gravity beers.

Kind of a mess right now, honestly. Boozy, harsh and thin. Carbonation overwhelms. Nice vanilla flavors but way too fresh at 8 days old. Should be nice later, though.

Good, solid every day IPA. Delicious, low ABV and nice bitterness with plenty of citrusy hops goodness.

Better cold this time, more burnt sugar. But still very bitter when I look for a lot more sweetness from this style.

I loved it when about a year old but I don't like where the flavor is going. I kind of get the wet cardboard thing. Not sure how much to chalk up to my palate changing vs. the beer changing. Whatever the case, I'll look to finish off the other bottle soon or give it away. Maybe try this again in the future and drink it while I like it. I think that's the lesson here with beer that is aging.

Good, solid every day IPA. Delicious, low ABV and nice bitterness with plenty of citrusy hops goodness.

Wow, finally, 6 months after bottling it's finally starting to taste right. That weird, hoppy? flavor has faded and it's sweet and boozy and carmely and buttery.

Something's wrong this year. Last year was as good as any barrel aged wee heavy on the market. This year has a bitter bite the destroys the carmely sweetness. Can't believe I bought so much this year instead of last year.

Really bitter, big hop flavor. Scratches the itch that a lot of IPAs miss. Juicy isn't everything. Sometimes I want bitterness, too.

Yum. Viscous, deep, rich, decadent, intoxicating. Everything I want from a RIS. Wish they'd put out the base beer, too.

Like thick, boozy postum.

Infected. Excessively carbonated, sour flavor. Unfortunate, I was interested to see his take on the style. Maybe I'll just stick to his saisons from now on.