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Brewed By: Ballast Point Brewing Company (Kings & Convicts Brewing Co.)

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7.0037

Number of Ratings: 270

Style: American Cream Ale

Brewed In: 9045 Carroll Way, San Diego, CA 92121, USA

ABV: 5.5%

IBU: 15


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Tasting Notes

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aaf145 profile pictureaaf145 - October 31, 2015
Beer #1600... Awesome for a cream ale.. I wish the coffee and vanilla flavor were stronger though.. Easy 3.5 star, maybe a 4 star as the night progresses....would recommend .
kbeardbrew profile picturekbeardbrew - October 30, 2015
Cream+coffee+vanilla = delicious. All the flavors mix really well but you can also distinctly pick each of them out.
jmile profile picturejmile - October 18, 2015
Sweet candied front. Rich coffee back with vanilla linger
dlitolff profile picturedlitolff - September 27, 2015
12 oz bottle. Pours bright golden, tight head and a little lace. Aroma is faint, cracker malt with a touch of coffee. Took me a while to get used to a cream ale tasting like coffee. Different, not bad. Very light mouthfeel with semi dry finish. Overall I thought the brew was solid, flavors work well, just a weird combo. September 2015.
jaywill1323 profile picturejaywill1323 - September 19, 2015
Clear golden in color with a slight white ribbon of head. Strong coffee aromas, which is surprising given the lightness of this beer. Light in body it is a dry twist on a cream ale. Instead of being overly creamy the coffee and vanilla flavors balance out the creaminess giving it a dry silky mouthfeel. Finished with a light creamy coffee finish. Very interesting a cool treat.
LP1 profile pictureLP1 - September 5, 2015
Smells like a tobacco shop. Super flat taste. Can taste the vanilla and coffee.
jimortiz profile picturejimortiz - September 4, 2015
Thin fast dissipating head. Clear amber color. Smoky coffee smell. Coffee taste with hints of vanilla. Medium body with low carbonation.
Cellar Dweller profile pictureCellar Dweller - September 2, 2015
Nice creamy amber ale with a thin white head. Smells like coffee grounds. Tastes like coffee grounds but not overpowering. Faint vanilla on the finish. Smooth easy drinker.
Jailguard profile pictureJailguard - July 28, 2015
Tastey Just what you would expect from Ballast Point
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