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Ballast Point Sculpin IPA (North Star)

Ballast Point Sculpin IPA (North Star)

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98
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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Ballast Point Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

bottled
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on tap
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1553.95/5.03.94/5.07%99.1Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
The Sculpin IPA is a testament to our humble beginnings as Home Brew Mart. Founded in 1992, the Mart continues to be a catalyst for the San Diego brewing scene, setting the trend for handcrafted ales. Inspired by our customers, employees and brewers, the Sculpin IPA is bright with aromas of apricot, peach, mango and lemon. Its lighter body also brings out the crispness of the hops. This delicious Ballast Point Ale took a Bronze Medal at the 2007 Great American Beer Festival in the Pro Am category. The Sculpin fish has poisonous spikes on its fins that can give a strong sting. Ironically, the meat from a Sculpin is considered some of the most tasty. Something that has a sting but tastes great, sounds like a Ballast Point India Pale Ale.

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 Papsoe (11076), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/516/20
Jun 24, 2008  
(Bottle 65 cl) Courtesy of WeeHeavySD. Slightly hazy golden with a small off-white head. Distinct aroma of peach and pine. Medium body with a rather sweet fruitiness. Aromatic and fruity hop bitterness. Lovely. 190608


 yespr (7843), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 22, 2008  
Bottle. Papsoes MadsBerg homecoming blindtasting, bottle #27. Pours hazy orange with a lacing white head. Solid hoppy aroma with a mild spice note. Flavour is solid dry hoppy. Subdued malt base. Light spice note following. Solid hoppy fruity note briefly appearing too. Ends dry and hoppy, nice one.


 Oakes (7032), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/102/58/103/516/20
May 26, 2008  
Light gold colour. Massive aroma - explosive orange and melon. Superbright. Bitter body, so much it’s sweet with lots of melon, fresh fruits. Not the most balanced but what a great aroma.


 joergen (6821), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 23, 2008  
Botte #27 at Papsoes blindtasting. Cloudy amber coloured with a medium sized white head. Sweet aroma of fruits, grass, pine needles and hops with notes of grape fruits. Fruity flavour of hops, grape fruits and pine needles with notes of cardemomme. Dry hoppy finish.


 kp (6300), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/512/20
Sep 1, 2007  
<b>Name:</b> Sculpin<br /> <b>Date:</b> 11/30/2006<br /> <b>Mode:</b> Draft<br /> <b>Source:</b> OLBrien’s<br /> <br /> hazy dark yellow, thin fine white head, lots of lace, sweet pine aroma with a hint of citrus, creamy body, lots of tempered hop flavor, light bitterness, <br /> <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> 6/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 7/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 7/10; <b>Palate:</b> 6/10; <b>Overall:</b> 12/20<br /> <b>Rating:</b> 3.2/5.0<br /><b>Drinkability:</b> 7/10<br /> <b>Score:</b> *4<br />



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