Ballast Point Brewing Company

Grapefruit Sculpin India Pale Ale

9.3119 ratings
9.213 pro ratings
San Diego County, South Coast, California, USA
IPA Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Beef, Chocolate & Caramel, Cheddar & Gruyere, Mexican Cuisine
Top Notes For
BrainsNBuns

I’m a sucker for an IPA and some natural citrus and I’m sold. If you like a hoppy beer this is one for you. If not steer clear!! Strong and bitter ain’t for everyone.

I’m a sucker for an IPA and some natural citrus and I’m sold. If you like a hoppy beer this is one for you. If not steer clear!! Strong and bitter ain’t for everyone.

Feb 12th, 2018
Jonas Johansson

Great summer IPA. Lovely.

Great summer IPA. Lovely.

1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2016
Fernando Nunez

It showcases bright flavors and aromas of apricot, peach, mango & lemon. The lighter body also brings out the crispness of the hops. The Sculpin fish has poisonous spikes on its fins that can give a strong sting. Ironically, the meat from a Sculpin fish is considered some of the tastiest. Something that has a sting but tastes great; sounds like a Ballast Point India Pale Ale. This version of Sculpin IPA has grapefruit added; the grapefruit flavor really enhances the citrus aroma of the hops.

It showcases bright flavors and aromas of apricot, peach, mango & lemon. The lighter body also brings out the crispness of the hops. The Sculpin fish has poisonous spikes on its fins that can give a strong sting. Ironically, the meat from a Sculpin fish is considered some of the tastiest. Something that has a sting but tastes great; sounds like a Ballast Point India Pale Ale. This version of Sculpin IPA has grapefruit added; the grapefruit flavor really enhances the citrus aroma of the hops.

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2016
Ryan Mayes

Enjoying one of my favorites on National Beer Day. A 9.3 beer sure is a lot cheaper than a 9.3 wine..

Enjoying one of my favorites on National Beer Day. A 9.3 beer sure is a lot cheaper than a 9.3 wine..

1 person found it helpfulApr 8th, 2016
David Kline

Pleasant orange blossom and grapefruit nose, with a little pine. Very balanced with ruby red grapefruit, sugar, orange juice, and white cherry riding the magic malt carpet.

Pleasant orange blossom and grapefruit nose, with a little pine. Very balanced with ruby red grapefruit, sugar, orange juice, and white cherry riding the magic malt carpet.

Aug 10th, 2015
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

9.0

Delicious

Delicious

Jul 25th, 2015
Scott Wren

Love this grapefruit beer. Fragrant!

Love this grapefruit beer. Fragrant!

Jun 14th, 2015
Doug Burress

Sales K&L Wines

9.2

This combo works well! Summer IPA in a can. Pack it in!

This combo works well! Summer IPA in a can. Pack it in!

May 9th, 2015
Cristóbal Arellano Borges

I prefer regular Sculpin, but it's still a pretty stellar beer

I prefer regular Sculpin, but it's still a pretty stellar beer

Mar 23rd, 2015
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.9

Pretty good grapefruit nose. On the palate, the GF balances the hops very nicely, but the hops live strong and kick around for a while on the back palate. Dig it!

Pretty good grapefruit nose. On the palate, the GF balances the hops very nicely, but the hops live strong and kick around for a while on the back palate. Dig it!

Mar 3rd, 2015