Ballast Point Even Keel. American Pale Ale/Session IPA. San Diego, CA, 3.5% ABV.
Served chilled from a 12 oz can and poured (half) into a tumbler. Pours a beautiful copper-amber color with a weak one finger tan foam head. Smells hoppy and citrusy. Carbonation is moderate with a light body. Taste is very malty and citrusy, with hints of grapefruit and pine. There is literally no aftertaste.
Overall a pretty solid session IPA. I would put this ahead of Evil Twin Bikini Beer, on par with Stone Go-To, and just behind Founders All Day IPA. I do love what the can says though:
"A Flavorful ale that keeps you balanced: Our Even Keel is a hoppy ale designed for smooth sailing. A full flavored beer with a silky malt backbone and bright hop profile of herbs and citrus, it packs all the taste of an IPA in a sessionable alcohol content. This ale is perfect for leisurely days on the water, when all you want are a few beers and a level ride."
I couldn't analyze it any better.
85/100
$2/can
Served chilled from a 12 oz can and poured (half) into a tumbler. Pours a beautiful copper-amber color with a weak one finger tan foam head. Smells hoppy and citrusy. Carbonation is moderate with a light body. Taste is very malty and citrusy, with hints of grapefruit and pine. There is literally no aftertaste.
Overall a pretty solid session IPA. I would put this ahead of Evil Twin Bikini Beer, on par with Stone Go-To, and just behind Founders All Day IPA. I do love what the can says though:
"A Flavorful ale that keeps you balanced: Our Even Keel is a hoppy ale designed for smooth sailing. A full flavored beer with a silky malt backbone and bright hop profile of herbs and citrus, it packs all the taste of an IPA in a sessionable alcohol content. This ale is perfect for leisurely days on the water, when all you want are a few beers and a level ride."
I couldn't analyze it any better.
85/100
$2/can
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