Lately, I often drink beer alone. Not to get drunk, but just to forget. But somewhere in my heart, I still hope that there is another flavor that can mend the broken pieces in my heart. And then I encountered Resin.
The beer has a stuffy pine and resin aroma, reminding me of a sunny day and a forest root somewhere you promised to take me. With 9.1% alcohol concentration and Imperial IPA style, bitter but sweet, like a relationship that someone still thinks they can control.
But the beer doesn’t lie to me. Each sip seems to ease the anger, the broken trust that now clings to the suffocating bitterness. But later on, the sweet malt aroma gently rounds out, like a belated hug from someone who has left. Crying turns into laughter, sad but still have to continue.
Resin is the beer of hearts that know that love can be wrong, but still choose to believe one last time. Like a mesmerizing song in a small can, it can make people forget that they are forgetting.
1. Sixpoint Brewery's Journey: From a Small Brooklyn Corner to a Creative Flagship of Craft Beer
In the heart of Red Hook, a gritty industrial harbor neighborhood in Brooklyn, in 2004, two men with big dreams and a strong belief in creativity embarked on an extraordinary journey: Shane Welch – a mad scientist with a passion for beer, and Andrew Bronstein – a companion who believes that beer is not just a drink, but something that can change emotions and connect people.
They don’t call themselves “brewers,” they call themselves “mad experimenters”—people who believe that every beer is the result of an equation, where taste is decoded by inspired experimentation. The “Mad Science” philosophy is not just a slogan on the wall, but the guiding principle behind every decision: from choosing ingredients, adjusting hop ratios, to breaking traditional standards.
From the very beginning, Sixpoint took the bold step against the tide. When the market was still accustomed to glass bottles, they chose to can their beer – not because it was cheaper, but because cans protected the beer from light and oxygen, preserving the taste as if it had just come out of the barrel. They were one of the first breweries in New York to do so, and the choice helped them stand out.
The original production space was just a few hundred square metres, but it was packed with energy and experimentation. The first batches were brewed right there, with recipes handwritten and tweaked daily. There were no shortcuts, no mass production. Sixpoint Raised with a commitment to craftsmanship and a spirit of deliberate rebellion.
By 2012, they released Resin – the 7th can of beer but a breakthrough milestone. Resin is not just a Imperial IPA strong alcohol and deep bitterness, but also a declaration of Sixpoint about pushing the boundaries of taste. From woodsy pine to honey and orange peel, Resin has firmly established itself on the American craft beer map.
Today, despite its expansion and presence in many states, Sixpoint Brewery still keeping the spirit of the roots. They are still scientific rebels, still experimenting, still believing that every can of beer has an untold story.
2. Resin Imperial IPA: A Hop Storm in a Tin
Right from the name, Resin It has a thick, resinous feel – like the resin left on your fingertips after a long afternoon wandering through the pine forest. Not a beer to be downed in a hurry, Resin is something to be savored with a confession – rich, sharp and full of surprises.
Brewed by Sixpoint Brewery, Imperial IPA Resin contains alcohol concentration up to 9.1%, a tantalizing assault on the senses. But it’s not just about power. Each can is a taste storm, opening with notes of pine, wood and citrus, then bursting with complexity at over 100 IBUs – a bitterness level that will leave even seasoned IPA drinkers stunned.
What makes Resin different is the way it balances rebellion and control. Despite being a Imperial IPA – a style known for its strength and hops – Resin never becomes harsh. It is intense but not dry, bitter but has a soft finish, as if covered in a warm layer of honey. Perhaps that is why many describe Resin as a beer with moods – sometimes lively, sometimes melancholy, and always full of emotion.
Each can of Resin is the result of meticulous calculation: carefully selected hops, dry-hopping pushed to the limit, and controlled fermentation at the ideal temperature to retain all the complex aromas. The space in the can may be small, but it contains a symphony of IPAs that not many breweries dare to try.
Resin is not for those looking for lightness. It is a beer for those who are experienced, adventurous souls who are not afraid to face the storm of taste. And once touched, Resin is hard to forget – like the memory of a passionate, intense love, but makes people want to return, even just one more time.
3. Imperial IPA: A Whirlwind of Hop Art
If there is one beer style that can challenge the limits of taste, it is this one. Imperial IPA. Born from the heart of the craft beer movement, this beer is the crystallization of passion, daring and reverence for hops – the ingredient considered the soul of full-bodied beers.
Originally called “India Pale Ale” in England, the IPA style was popular for its distinctive, bitter flavor, often enhanced with hops to preserve it during the long voyages to India. But in the US, especially after the craft beer revolution of the late 20th century, IPA was pushed to new heights: Imperial IPA – also known as Double IPA.
Imperial IPA isn't simply stronger – it's the rise of unbridled creativity. With alcohol levels typically ranging from 7.5% to over 10%, and an IBU (International Bitterness Units) that can exceed 100, this is a beer for those who refuse to be mediocre. Each sip is a battle between bitterness, citrus, herbs, resin and a sweet malt aftertaste – all blending together like a symphony with a fast, exciting and sometimes… wild rhythm.
What’s special about Imperial IPA is the way it hits you with contrast. The bitterness will make you wince at first, but then you’ll want to come back to explore the aromas underneath. It’s like a jazz improvisation – complex, challenging, but incredibly satisfying.
Resin is a typical representative of this beer line. Not only does it bring a strong feeling, Resin is also a lesson in balance: between bitterness and sweetness, between hops and malt, between explosion and subtle depth. And like love, Imperial IPA is not for the faint of heart – but for those who dare to immerse themselves, dare to face, and dare to remember forever.
4. How to Enjoy Resin at Its Peak
Enjoy Resin It’s not as simple as opening a can and drinking it. It’s a little ritual – a moment of slowing down in the rush of life. To fully appreciate the storm of flavors in this little can, you need delicacy, patience, and a quiet space to listen to yourself.
Choose a glass Tulip – a glass designed to retain aromas and highlight the frothy foam. Pour slowly, take your time, let each wave of beer slide down to form a velvety layer. The deep amber color shines under the light – not the light of joy, but the tenderness of something that was once very deep.
Ideal temperature to enjoy Resin is about 8–12°C – cool enough to keep it alive, warm enough to let the layers of scent bloom. You will see the scent of pine, orange peel, caramel and even a bit of wild resin gradually appear clearly – like old memories flooding back when you suddenly pass by a familiar place.
And don’t forget to pair it with the right food – because Resin is not a loner. It’s ready to blend in with dishes with strong personalities such as:
- Bold BBQ, spicy grilled meat
- Chicken pesto pasta with herbal scent
- Spicy cheese like pepper jack
- Salted Caramel, where sweet and salty contrast like Resin itself
- Or a disc arugula salad, slightly sour and elegant like the gentle ending after a rock music piece.
Enjoying Resin properly is not about proving that you know beer – it's about allowing yourself to slow down, to feel the richness in each sip, and to understand that sometimes, bitterness can also become heartbreakingly beautiful.
5. Conclusion: Like Love, Resin Is Not For The Impulsive
I started this article on a troubled evening, with a cold can of Resin by the half-open window. And now, as I put the final period, the glass of beer has just been drained. The bitter taste is still on the tip of my tongue, but something in my heart has softened. Not because the beer makes me forget, but because it helps me understand better: there are sorrows that do not need to be soothed – they just need to be listened to.
Resin It doesn’t heal. But it does make you stop, take a deep breath, and face yourself. It’s not someone’s hug that won’t let go, but a mirror that shows you yourself – strong enough to live on, even when no one is holding your hand.
And if one day you come across Resin, let it take you through the dark corners of your emotions. Don’t drink it too quickly. Let the bitterness spread, let the warmth seep in slowly, and let your heart – even though it has been hurt – open up once again.
Because sometimes, what we need is not someone coming back. But a glass of beer deep enough, real enough, to remind us that we are still alive – and living deep enough to remember, brave enough to let go.
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