Ballast Point Brewing Company Sculpin IPA

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This gold medal award winning IPA is actually found commonly in a 12 oz. can.  Ballast is another great entry in the SoCal craft beer scene since 1996.   Started in San Diego's Home Brew Mart, where aspiring brew masters gather and exchange recipes, the Ballast brewing company was soon born out of the fun of home brewing and the experiences of Jack White.  Their year round line all named after different species of fish, offers a unique selections of flavors from IPA to Porter.  Great with chicken or BBQ dishes, this one is going to become a fridge staple for winter, summer, and everything in between.   Make sure you pour from the can into a tall pint glass, otherwise you will be tasting aluminum for dinner.   The cans remind me of Natural Ice in college, and how far we have come with fine crafted ales.  


7.0% ABV

9.5 out of 10 Sculpin Stings


http://www.ballastpoint.com/beers/year-round/



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