Sixpoint Craft Ales- 100% Brooklyn

According to Beer History, the brewer's star was intended to symbolize purity; that is, a brewer who affixed the insignia to his product was declaring his brew be completely pure of additives, adjuncts, etc. . Folklore has it that the six points of the star represented the six aspects of brewing most critical to purity: the water, the hops, the grain, the malt, the yeast, and the brewer. Speaking of purity and six points...

has resurrected the legend of the six-pointed brewer’s star. It is their "quest to respect and honor the century-old traditions of craft brewing while forging ahead with new techniques, styles, and flavors."

This past weekend I treked out to Red Hook on the B61 and it was well worth the trip in the sweltering heat to visit the Sixpoint Brewery. :-) The Bengali Tiger (IPA) was out so Sweet Action was my pint of choice for the early afternoon. As they say, "part hefe-weizen, part pilsner, part pale ale, but all Sweet Action."

Andrew, one of the owners, led the tour. I am amazed by these brews, they are my favorite.


That trip won't be my last. I'll be introducing more people to The Brewery!

http://www.sixpointcraftales.com/