Hop Obama: An ale of hope?

by Mike Pomranz, Posted Sep 29th 2008 @ 11:30AM

An illustration of Barack Obama for Hop Obama.

Originally intended as a limited edition beer that would "only last for the duration of the Democratic primary hiatus," Hop Obama, much like the candidate who inspired it, is still around. If Barack Obama wins the presidency, I'm guessing we might see it for another four years.

Brooklyn's Sixpoint Craft Ales, brewers of Hop Obama, state "the delicious and refreshing quality it represents reminds us of the Senator's successful grassroots campaign" and that they were inspired by Obama to brew "an entirely unique ale that doesn't adhere to traditional style guidelines."

Another big similarity between beer and candidate: Made with a heady mix of "five different kinds of European crystal malt and three different kinds of Pacific Northwest Hops" and only available in New York and Massachussetts, Hop Obama probably won't be the beer of choice anytime soon for conservative drinkers in middle America.

Politics aside, Hop Obama delivers on its promise of drinkability. It also makes me wonder what kind of craft ale John McCain could inspire? Maybe a barley wine? Something that ages well.

[Photo Credit: sixpointcraftales.com]

Filed Under: Drink Recipes, New Products
Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, beer, Hop, Hop Obama, Obama, Sixpoint, Sixpoint Craft Ales

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9-29-2008 @11:49AM Stormwater Quality said... What's up with the illustration, though? It makes him look about 10 years old and scowling.

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9-29-2008 @11:50AM Stormwater Quality said... What's up with the illustration, though? It makes him look about 10 years older and scowling.

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