Ballast Point Brewing Company Pineapple Sculpin American IPA at 7% ABV (US$2.17 at Knightly Spirits Orange Blossom Trail, 355 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 7-May-2016, reviewed 7-May-2016)
Appearance: clear pale amber, two fingers of rocky off-white head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, pineapple, pale malt. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderately strong bitter. (7/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
Better than I was expecting, but definitely not as good as the grapefruit or original versions. I was afraid the pineapple would be overwhelming or cloying, and it isn’t – but the sweetness definitely dulls the edge of the bright hops that comes through so well with grapefruit. (15/20)
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