Big Eye India Pale Ale

Ballast Point Brewing Company
San Diego, California

APPEARANCE: 2.5/3
Clear, light copper, thin head, big bubbles. Almond head, honey color.

AROMA: 3/4
Woody, nutty, caramel. Hop nose, some alcohol notes.

TASTE: 7.75/10

• Hop/Malt Balance: 3/4: Grassy, meadowy. Hop up front, fades to bitter finish. Big body, alcohol throughout. Alcohol presence.
  
• Aftertaste: 2.25/3: Bitter, lasting. Nutty. Some residual sweetness. Alcohol finish.
  
• Mouth-Feel: 2.5/3: Big beer. Nutty, grassy hop flavor. Alcohol feel.

OVERALL: 2/3
A little too big for a session beer, but not bad.

TOTAL: 15.25/20–Pour Me Another

NOTES:
Matt: I like it, just a little too much alcohol. I'd buy it again, though.
Ben: Big beer–needs more bittering hop to mask the alcohol. Nutty, hoppy; I'd order a pint in San Diego.