The Crisp
Sixpoint Brewery

The CrispThe Crisp
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From:
Sixpoint Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
German Pilsner
Ranked #85
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
88
Ranked #14,489
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 11.48%
Reviews:
509
Ratings:
1,955
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 13, 2024
Added:
Oct 30, 2010
Wants:
  121
Gots:
  436
Old world craftsmanship with new, clean flavors. Bright pilsner malts meet Noble hop character. The Crisp, American Pilsner innovation.

We were sixty feet underground when the beer came calling. While sinking tankards in ancient beer caves near the foot of the Alps, inspiration struck -- and at that exact moment, THE CRISP® was born. The can in your hand turns obsession to reality. Now that's Crisp.
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Ratings by Manoftyr:
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Reviewed by Manoftyr from New York

4.68/5  rDev +19.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Appearance-Pours a Pilsener straight straw-yellow golden color with a fluffy head, lacing is sticky and abundant with dabs and dollops all around the glass as the head recedes to a thick white film. Lively carbonation prickles upwards from the bottom of the pilsener glass. Perfect.

Aroma-Big noble hop aromas of flowers and fresh cut grass followed swiftly by bready/doughy malt 'harmony' comes to mind, it's all superbly balanced.

Taste-Taste follows the nose with 'crisp' noble hop flavors leading along with prickly carbonation, plenty of herbal/grassy flavors abound with a touch of floral character. The bready malt character comes forward just in time to stop things from getting too one dimensional with complimentary notes of biscuits and dough and a light touch of sweetness to contrast the crisp bitterness/dryness.

Mouthfeel-'Crisp' is the perfecy word to describe this mouthfeel with ample carbonation and a light body that ends with a snap at the conclusion of each drink. Ultimately quenching and exactly what I expect from the best Pilseners.

Drinkability/Overall-Astounding, best Pilsener I've ever had; this is what all pilseners should aspire towards, amazing.

Notes-Ive had so many Pilseners ranging from Prima and Stoudts to authentic German imports but, to me at least; they all pale in comparison to this AMAZING offering from Sixpoint, easily the best thing they make and I intend to never be without it.

WOW!
Jul 17, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by David19457 from New Jersey

Feb 13, 2024
 
Rated: 3.75 by TODDRESSEL1 from Indiana

Dec 23, 2023
 
Rated: 3.43 by bankboy66 from New Jersey

Dec 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by db9000

Nov 06, 2023
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Reviewed by chum_husk from Minnesota

2.32/5  rDev -40.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2
Tall can to the face. Fruity scent, very hoppy but not overdone. The taste can sadly be described as 'rust water'. It's as if there is an excellent pilsner buried underneath, alongside an extra dose of hops, but it's mostly off-flavors (spoiled fruits) galore
Oct 15, 2023
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Reviewed by KenjiN from Massachusetts

3.42/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5
This is a clear-golden brew with a thick, lasting white head; it *looks* fantastic. However, there's a weird fruitiness to the nose. The carbonation is good. There's an agreeable, appropriate-to-style bitterness in the finish. The malt-hop balance is also good. Yet there is some of that weird fruit quality on the palate.

I suspect there's something "off" about this sample. I'll try it again.
Oct 03, 2023
 
Rated: 3.89 by ctbeerman1 from Connecticut

Sep 05, 2023
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Reviewed by mikeinportc from New York

4.12/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
BB date :10/27/23 . I've had this plenty of times , but apparently never reviewed it. Just ran across it not-ancient [YEARS out-of-date,in some cases] for the first time in a LONG time so grabbed it. Let's see if it lives up to the memory of it . ;)

Slightly hazy gold, with not quite one finger of very fine white head.

Smell is straw, biscuity malt, a slight sweet floral aroma, and a bit of coriander and black pepper.

Taste is light cracker, a tiny,brief bit of sweetness, finishing with the spiciness. Essentially, all of the elements present in the aroma, but less intense, and more balanced/blended. Light bitterness.

Feel is light and smooth, initially soft and lightly-creamy, finishing dry, with very,very fine carbonation tingle. Lingering drying effect at, & after finish.

While not as "Wow" as I remember it, it's still pretty good, and would be welcome anytime. :)
Sep 03, 2023
 
Rated: 3.77 by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia

Sep 02, 2023
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Rated by hybridentropy from Djibouti

4.74/5  rDev +20.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Great Pilsner, doesn't get much better than that!
Aug 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by hockeypuck from Maine

Aug 05, 2023
 
Rated: 3.6 by craigbelly from Iowa

Jul 18, 2023
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Reviewed by Brewsome from New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Serving: This beer was sampled from both a keg and a can, recent can best by 9/23. Another tasting took place in July 2018.

Appearance: It has a medium golden hue and medium-high carbonation. When poured into a chilled Pilsner glass, it produced an impressive cumulus cloud-like head with complete retention and lacing.

Scent: The beer has a captivating citrus, floral, and pine hop aroma.

Taste: The flavor profile displays a medium maltiness, while the hop blend emphasizes notes of citrus, pine, and spice. There's also a notable fruity/sweet presence, likely from the yeast, or perhaps leaning towards a Helles style. The piney hop provides a somewhat bitter aftertaste. The beer maintains a very clean, balanced, crisp, and refreshing character, just as a Pilsner should.

Overall: This is a very good beer. The can packaging managed to preserve a flavor profile similar to the keg serving, which is a testament to the effectiveness of cans and dry hopping in retaining flavor. One of my favorite Pilsner’s
Jun 29, 2023
 
Rated: 4.15 by rolltide from Pennsylvania

Jun 21, 2023
 
Rated: 4.4 by Beecham from California

Apr 18, 2023
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Reviewed by DMFF from New York

3.93/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Received this as a sample, so why not test it out for my "Perfect German Style Pilsner"?

L: Pours a crystal clear golden with a two finger, rocky, white head that dissipates moderately to leave behind moderate, yet delicate lacing.

S: Smells of bread and noble hops. Pretty forward hoppiness on the nose overall.

T: Most of the malt that was on the nose is notably absent. Extremely mild malt is overtaken by floral, earthy and mildly citrusy noble hops. Taste pretty good, but lacks the refined balance that the German imports have. However, this is one of the better US brewed Pilsners I have tasted.

F: Medium-light bodied, crisp, refreshing and finishes fairly dry. Spot on for feel.

O: For a US brewed German Style Pilsner, this is pretty good. Definitely not as good as authentic, but still a great showing from the US!
Apr 09, 2023
 
Rated: 3.73 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Mar 22, 2023
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Reviewed by Tmatthew

4.93/5  rDev +25.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Lived in Germany loved the pils, came back to states, only ipas and pale ales would suffice after that, but too heavy as I got older, drank this, just love it.
Mar 06, 2023
 
Rated: 3.84 by DarrellK from Florida

Mar 04, 2023
The Crisp from Sixpoint Brewery
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 1955 ratings