Grade: A
Ballast Point Brewing Co.

The hops are much more light and fruity in this beer than other IPAs I've had. The overall impressions I get are light, floral, fruity, tropical, and in general, delicious. Don't think for a second this means the beer is weak in the hop department. It's a hop-heads delight, showcasing just how expertly the Ballast Point brewers handle their ingredients. I also like that this beer is just a normal IPA at 7% ABV, despite it being a very limited release. It's not imperial, or double, or oak aged, or spiced with some exotic kind of bean that only grows on one mountainside in China. This is simply an expertly crafted, easy drinking, hop-delivery-vehicle that will satisfy even the most discriminating hop-aficionado.

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