Ballast Point Brewing Company Big Eye IPA (365 Day 279)

By scot in 365 Days of American Craft Beer, Beer on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Ballast Point Big Eye IPA

It really pains me to have give my opinion about an American craft beer that I know isn’t fresh. Of course this is more prevalent when dealing with an American IPA. I also have to say that this beer was picked up by a colleague while on business in Arizona; I probably would have asked how fresh the beer was before purchasing. Nevertheless I cannot thank him enough for picking me up some American craft beer on his dime. Thanks Tim.

I have had beers from Ballast Point Brewing Company in the past and have been quite satisfied with their efforts. When choosing Big Eye IPA for beer number 279 I was had high hopes.

In keeping this short, I will say that I want to try this beer again (I had two bottles and was hoping one was fresh) and will keep my comments to myself until that time. Enjoy!

Aroma: 6 (25%), Taste: 7 (25%), Look: 8 (15%), Drinkability: 7 (35%), Overall: 6.9

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