Founded by two backyard home brewers, the Ballast Point brewery is located in sunny San Diego California. Frustrated by the lack of quality brewing supplies and ingredients, they opened Home Brew Mart in 1992 – A home brewer’s nirvana filled with the supplies and ingredients every home brewer needed to craft the perfect pint. The supply house thrived and in 1996 they moved the brewery from the backyard to the back room of Home Brew Mart, and opened Ballast Point Brewing. Almost 17 years after its inception, Ballast Point’s dedicated team of craftsmen is still innovating, trying new methods and ingredients, and working constantly to increase capacity to try to meet demand. More than anything, they are staying true to their dream: Real beer lovers making real good beer.
In the glass it is a glowing burnished bronze with a solid white head that perseveres as you enjoy your glass of excellence. Aroma is tropical with pineapple, citrus, and peach essence. The Ale is light to medium in body and very crisply carbonated for an IPA. From the first sip hops are upfront and are bursting with floral grapefruit and pineapple flavors. There is a bitter finish but it is not overpowering. This is an amazing beer and if you can find it on the East Coast do yourself a favor and buy it.
India Pale Ale | 7% ABV
Rating: 98
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