Ballast Point Brewing

Ballast Point sells for $1 Billion

Ballast Point Brewing (San Diego, CA) has sold to Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) for $1 billion dollars (USD).

As for Constellation Brands beer portfolio, it includes Corona, Modelo, Victoria, and Pacifico. This is the first craft brand to join Constellation’s lineup.

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Delta Airlines Expands Craft Beer Offerings

Delta Airlines is expanding local craft beer options on many of their domestic routes. 

Now you can fine Ballast Point Brewing, Brooklyn Brewery, Lagunitas, Newburyport Brewing Company, Stone Brewing Company, SweetWater Brewery, Blue Point Brewing* and Samuel Adams.

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Ballast Point Mango Even Keel released in cans

Ballast Point Mango Even Keel, a fruited spin on the brewery’s session (lower ABV) IPA has been released.

The San Diego based brewery has been releasing new renditions of many of their year round beers, including Pineapple Sculpin, Grapefruit Sculpin, & Habanero Sculpin. This edition takes Even Keel, a 3.8% alcohol by volume session IPA, and infuses it with mango.

Ballast Point Mango Even Keel is the ideal beer for easy drinking. This hoppy, sessionable ale gets a flavor boost from mango, which perfectly plays off the citrusy hop bouquet. With fruit, hops, and a low ABV, this beer is truly on another level.

Ballast Point Mango Even Keel has begun shipping in 12 ounce cans.

Style: IPA (w/ Mango)
Availability: 12oz Cans
Release: Mid-January, 2016

3.8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
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Ballast Point Orange Vanilla Fathom, a bottle potential

Ballast Point Orange Vanilla Fathom takes aim at the brewery’s bottle lineup. The beer has been available the past on tap.

If you haven’t caught on by now, the has taken a few of year-round offerings, and added a twist to the recipe. Examples include Peppermint Victory at Sea, and Pineapple Sculpin IPA. Playing on a little childhood nostalgia is Ballast Point Orange Vanilla Fathom. This recipe should remind you of an orange creamcicle, if the brewery hits the mark.

Our Orange Vanilla Fathom India-Style Pale Lager continues our quest for exploration. The piney and citrus hop aromas of our India-Style Pale Lager combine with sweet orange and creamy vanilla – while staying true to classic lagering techniques. Brewed with a touch of nostalgia, it may remind you of a childhood treat, but this one is just for adults.

Ballast Point Orange Vanilla Fathom is brewed with orange and vanilla. To be available in 22 ounce bottles.

Style: India Pale Lager (w/ Orange, Vanilla)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: TBA

7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Ballast Point Brewing, Headlines

Ballast Point sells for $1 Billion

Ballast Point Brewing (San Diego, CA) has sold to Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) for $1 billion dollars (USD).

As for Constellation Brands beer portfolio, it includes Corona, Modelo, Victoria, and Pacifico. This is the first craft brand to join Constellation’s lineup.

The $1 billion dollar bet on craft beer comes with Ballast Point spirits as well. The brewery states the day to day operations will continue to run as a stand-alone company, with existing management team, and near 500 employees across its business.

“We started this business nearly 20 years ago with a vision to produce great beer that consumers love and to do it the right way,” said Jack White, founder of Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits. “To achieve that vision, we needed to find the right partner. The team at Constellation shares our values, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for beer, and has a proven track record of helping successful premium brands reach the next level of growth and scale.”

Ballast Point’s 2015 sales are expected to clear $115 million. Then brewery was founded in 1996.

by Reid Ramsay
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Ballast Point Pumpkin Down Pumpkin Scottish Ale Released

Ballast Point Pumpkin Down, a gourdy-spin on the brewery’s Piper Down Scottish Ale, has hit shelves.

The brewery’s Piper Down is a malty, subtle- hopped ale with UK hops. Throw in some pumpkin and spices and you have Ballast Point Pumpkin Down. Fall is looking good, right?

Look for Ballast Point Pumpkin Down in 12oz bottles and draft as a seasonal offering.

Style: Pumpkin Beer (Scottish Ale)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Release: Late August, 2015

5.8% ABV

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Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin now in bottles and cans nationally

Ballast Point Brewing brews Sculpin, a widely popular IPA. Building on the the popularity and people’s lust for hops, the brewery created two new offerings, Habanero Sculpin, and Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin.

Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin cans have officially come off the line in California, and have hit the brewery’s tap room, and are making their way to markets across the United States.

Our Grapefruit Sculpin is the latest take on our signature IPA. Some may say there are few ways to improve Sculpin’s unique flavor, but the tart freshness of grapefruit perfectly complements our IPA’s citrusy hop character. Grapefruit’s a winter fruit, but this easy-drinking ale tastes like summer.

Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA is brewed with grapefruit juice and available in 12oz bottles, 12oz cans, and draft.

Style: IPA (w/ Grapefruit.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. 12oz Cans (new)
Release: April, 2015 (Cans)

7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
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Delta Airlines Expands Craft Beer Offerings

Delta Airlines is expanding local craft beer options on many of their domestic routes. 

Now you can fine Ballast Point Brewing, Brooklyn Brewery, Lagunitas, Newburyport Brewing Company, Stone Brewing Company, SweetWater Brewery, Blue Point Brewing* and Samuel Adams.

Those looking for tasty beer treats in the sky, you find regional beers on Delta’s West Coast Shuttle between Los Angeles and San Francisco; between New York-LaGuardia and Boston, Washington-Regan National and Chicago-O’Hare; on Delta’s transcontinental routes between New York-JFK and Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle; and on flights between Atlanta and New York-LaGuardia, Washington-Reagan National and Dulles, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa and New Orleans. Samuel Adams is available on all other domestic routes in the U.S.

*Blue Point was recently purchased by Anheuser-Busch InBev.

by Reid Ramsay
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Ballast Point Spirits Releases Opah Herbal Liqueur

The spirits side of Ballast Point Brewing (San Diego, CA) has released a new offering this week – Opah.

Opah is an herbal liqueur, with a flavors or cinnamon and licorice.

Every culture has a customary toast, usually enjoyed with a cheerful drink. Our Opah herbal liqueur is the perfect way to honor any occasion. Whether sipped or taken in one shot, the warm licorice flavors and notes of cinnamon will quickly put you in high spirits. And that alone is reason to celebrate. Opah!

Ballast Point Opah is limited, available in 750ml bottles

Style: Herbal Liqueur
Availability: 750ml bottles

36% ABV, 72 Proof

by Reid Ramsay