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Ballast Point California Kölsch

Ballast Point Brewing Company (Kings & Convicts)
San Diego, California
Beer style: Kölsch / Kölsch-Style
Ref: ratebeer.com Apr2024

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Editor’s Note: Previously known as Yellowtail Pale Ale

The beer that launched Ballast Point. Our original Pale Ale is a rich golden brew, crafted with aromatic German hops and rounded out with a blend of American and Munich malts. While it’s hopped like a lager, we ferment it like an ale to create a smooth, bright taste that has just a hint of fruit and spice. It’s extremely drinkable, like a Kolsch should be, yet complex, like a good craft beer demands.