Ballast Point Brewing Company

Pineapple Sculpin India Pale Ale

9.030 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
San Diego County, South Coast, California, USA
IPA Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Beef, Chocolate & Caramel, Cheddar & Gruyere, Mexican Cuisine
Top Notes For
Mitchell Mulder

My favorite from the Sculpin series, has that classic Sculpin profile, with the added natural grapefruit flavor, but not over the top like Grapefruit Sculpin, just well balanced flavor, plus it is juicy and tropical, with that classic hop bite, love it

My favorite from the Sculpin series, has that classic Sculpin profile, with the added natural grapefruit flavor, but not over the top like Grapefruit Sculpin, just well balanced flavor, plus it is juicy and tropical, with that classic hop bite, love it

1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2016
Christanna Honer

Shit. This is amazing. The pineapple lingers in the background so it just sort of fades in and out like a tropical melody. Somehow this actually seems to have more bitter intensity than Sculpin reg. Stellar job, BP.

Shit. This is amazing. The pineapple lingers in the background so it just sort of fades in and out like a tropical melody. Somehow this actually seems to have more bitter intensity than Sculpin reg. Stellar job, BP.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2016
Bill Bender

Drinking local 🌴🍍🍺 and taking my time. This is well done. Some of the sculpin series is a little contrived but this is solid. 7% ABV and stout but balanced by a lively refreshing citrus and pine vibe. Finishes bold and full with malt, grain and caramel. There is actually pineapple purée in this but it is not easy to pick out specifically.

Drinking local 🌴🍍🍺 and taking my time. This is well done. Some of the sculpin series is a little contrived but this is solid. 7% ABV and stout but balanced by a lively refreshing citrus and pine vibe. Finishes bold and full with malt, grain and caramel. There is actually pineapple purée in this but it is not easy to pick out specifically.

Dec 22nd, 2016
Brandon Jamieson

Tasting room Lead/Wine Educator/Sommelier at The Winemakers Studio at Wente Vineyards

9.6

Whoa! Really refreshing with just a linger of pineapple and tropical notes.

Whoa! Really refreshing with just a linger of pineapple and tropical notes.

Jun 12th, 2016
Tom Donald

Strangely disappointed?

Strangely disappointed?

Nov 6th, 2016
Lou Sab

Cause I'm in Maui...pineapple IPA, surf and sandy beach = paradise.

Cause I'm in Maui...pineapple IPA, surf and sandy beach = paradise.

Aug 3rd, 2016
Dakota Hewlett

A fun sculpin series. Good beer with a touch of pineapple, great stuff!

A fun sculpin series. Good beer with a touch of pineapple, great stuff!

Apr 27th, 2016
Csuyeishi

Not my fav...grapefruit and habanero still my favs

Not my fav...grapefruit and habanero still my favs

Apr 23rd, 2016
Corey Long

I was so excited for this, but it had no flow. I enjoy all other BP's that I have tried before, but you can't win em all.

I was so excited for this, but it had no flow. I enjoy all other BP's that I have tried before, but you can't win em all.

Apr 16th, 2016
Hector Escaton

Finally tracked down a six pack of this stuff. It tastes just like you would expect it to, and it's very good.

Finally tracked down a six pack of this stuff. It tastes just like you would expect it to, and it's very good.

Feb 23rd, 2016