So, I finally checked out a local beer store that I've been wanting to check out. It's called the 'Hop Shop' in Downtown State College. It's a 'beer boutique' with over 500 selections. They even have a 'Draft Tower' with 8 rotating selections where you can bring in a growler and get it filled up with your favorite brew on tap!
I had a great conversation with the beer connoisseur on duty. I"m sorry I didn't get his name!
Anyway, I made up my own 6-pack. One of his suggestions was "Righteous Ale" from Six Point Brewing. Six Point Brewing of Brooklyn, NY "bottles" their beer in cans. So, I was intrigued. The can said "Beer is culture"on it so I was more intrigued. I put the 16 OUNCE! can in my 6-pack and continued 'hop shopping.'
Righteous Ale pours to a nice, dark amber color with a nice, frothy head that slowly dissipated but left a nice layer on top and good lacing on the sides of the glass as well.
Righteous Ale is brewed with Rye Malt giving it its 'earthy' character. It has a faint citrus aroma as it is dry-hopped with herbal and citrus hops.
It's a full-bodied brew. I called it 'bittersweet.' It his a nice, crisp bite from the hops, but the citrus gives it a little sweetness too. I really enjoyed this one. Great rye ale!
6.3% ABV, 57 on the IBU scale.
Now, I'm even more intrigued. I need to find out more about this Six Point Brewing.
And I need to make another trip to the Hop Shop!
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