UPDATE: It has been brought to my attention that, in fact, Apollo is a Kristalweizen (a filtered Hefeweizen). This comes as a bit of a shock, as all four cans that I sampled earlier this spring appeared somewhat hazy with at least a little "hefe" in suspension. Maybe the wheat was playing tricks on me.
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This week’s summer beer comes from Sixpoint Brewery. Their new summer seasonal comes in the form of a traditional Bavarian
Sixpoint Apollo is refreshing (in more ways than one). While I truly enjoy mashing things up a bit
when it comes to traditional styles, I also find it somewhat daring for a
brewery these days to release a beer that has nothing to stand between it and long tradition.
Sixpoint Apollo stands up to that tradition
and does not disappoint. It pours a
cloudy, golden-yellow with a large off white head. Banana and clove are present
in both aroma and flavor with an amazingly tart and refreshing quality through
the finish.
Next time I pick this one up I’ll make certain to pair it
with some weisswurst and mustard. Very well done.
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