Beer - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chxh8me · 02-13-2015, 08:57 PM

As I sit here enjoying my habanero sculpin, I have to ask you all... Where do you get your Ballast Point?

I'm up past the LA area, and finding anything other than yellowtail (and maaaaybe a couple others if you're lucky) is fairly difficult. I was forced to order a variety pack online so that I could try a few of their offerings.

I have to imagine the different varieties are easier to come by down in SD. Are there particular stores down there that offer a good number of their beers? I see several tasting locations and whatnot on their website. But next time I'm down in the area, I'd like to be able to stock up.

Any info would be appreciated.

Cbad Mike · 02-13-2015, 09:26 PM

BevMo usually has a good variety, atleast the one in Oceanside.
I like the grapefruit Sculpin, the Yellowtail is always a good one but I had their Grunion the other night at the Village Pub in Carlsbad. It was pretty dam good, or I was pretty dam drunk.
Let's just go with both.

chxh8me · 02-13-2015, 09:38 PM

Bevmo and total wine are kind of a let down out by me. Seems like yellowtail and regular sculpin are always stocked... With the occasional longfin and bigeye thrown in.
And yah, I like the grapefruit sculpin as well. I had ordered Dorado, habanero sculpin, grapefruit sculpin, and a few others online. Have not been disappointed yet.

JeffB · 02-13-2015, 10:08 PM

Well unfortunate for me the building directly beside my house is a mini shopping center where a so happen place called Ballast Point s located!!!

bubblehide · 02-13-2015, 11:04 PM

Make the short drive to the Northridge Total Wine

Cadillyak · 02-13-2015, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffB

Well unfortunate for me the building directly beside my house is a mini shopping center where a so happen place called Ballast Point s located!!!

Just go to the source. Ballast point down here is everywhere u look. 7-11, grocery stores, you name it. Ballast point has great breweries with good food and good atmosphere. With great beer as well.

flytuber4 · 02-13-2015, 11:54 PM

BevMo! I see it at vons and Albertsons as well

Dannowar · 02-14-2015, 02:27 AM

Sculpin is overpriced and BP is quickly becoming the next stone.

I'd rather go to alesmith or hess.

double p · 02-14-2015, 08:19 AM

[QUOTE=Dannowar;218590]Sculpin is overpriced and BP is quickly becoming the next stone.

i totally agree

MissileTM · 02-14-2015, 08:23 AM

So why is it so Damn expensive anyway? $13-$17 a six pack? C'mon Man!

LBKayakDude · 02-14-2015, 09:33 AM

Try some Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA if ballast point gets too pricey. Imo one of the most underrated ipas around. Rite aid usually has them on sale for $13.99 12 pack and total wine has them always for pretty cheap. 🍻 🍻

Silbaugh4liberty · 02-14-2015, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBKayakDude

Try some Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA if ballast point gets too pricey. Imo one of the most underrated ipas around. Rite aid usually has them on sale for $13.99 12 pack and total wine has them always for pretty cheap. 🍻 🍻

X2

I really like those beers made by LBKAYAKDUDE, but I don't think they're in stores yet!

LBKayakDude · 02-14-2015, 12:06 PM

Hahaha you're too kind Kevin. 👍 🍻

Pagzzz · 02-14-2015, 01:49 PM

That last batch of Habanero Sculpin was seriously hot. I could only drink half a bottle

JeffB · 02-14-2015, 03:15 PM

Ballast Pt is only $8.99-$10.99 a 6pk here depending on the brew you pick. Also everyone can walk to the Brewery to restock as well, so that helps. I rarely drink, but when I do it's a Ballast Pt that you will find in my hand, Piper Down or YT

619-SWIM-DOG · 02-14-2015, 03:37 PM

From the tap, I'm walking distance to the Home Brew Mart.

Fishwhisperer619 · 02-25-2015, 09:36 AM

If you are coming down here then you should go straight to the brewery and buy a case. Ive also found a liking to the Coronado Brewery Islander IPA. Got myself a 2L growler

chxh8me · 02-25-2015, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Not sure why the Home Brew Mart didn't pop up in my searches.

Wondering if the brewery locations (like Scripps Ranch) sell 6 packs and cases, or just fill growlers and kegs. I suppose I could call them... but I hate having to use my phone for making actual phone calls.

octico · 02-25-2015, 10:19 AM

I get my Sculpin at Fresh and Easy ... and yes it is expense $13.99 a six pack.

JJ · 02-25-2015, 10:28 AM

Try Green Jug … Southwest corner of Platt and Victory in West Hills. Not as big as BevMo, but pretty good variety. Cheers!

02-13-2015, 08:57 PM	#1
chxh8me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 182	Beer As I sit here enjoying my habanero sculpin, I have to ask you all... Where do you get your Ballast Point? I'm up past the LA area, and finding anything other than yellowtail (and maaaaybe a couple others if you're lucky) is fairly difficult. I was forced to order a variety pack online so that I could try a few of their offerings. I have to imagine the different varieties are easier to come by down in SD. Are there particular stores down there that offer a good number of their beers? I see several tasting locations and whatnot on their website. But next time I'm down in the area, I'd like to be able to stock up. Any info would be appreciated.

02-13-2015, 09:26 PM	#2
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	BevMo usually has a good variety, atleast the one in Oceanside. I like the grapefruit Sculpin, the Yellowtail is always a good one but I had their Grunion the other night at the Village Pub in Carlsbad. It was pretty dam good, or I was pretty dam drunk. Let's just go with both. __________________ [SIGPIC]

02-13-2015, 10:08 PM	#4
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Well unfortunate for me the building directly beside my house is a mini shopping center where a so happen place called Ballast Point s located!!! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

02-14-2015, 02:27 AM	#8
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Sculpin is overpriced and BP is quickly becoming the next stone. I'd rather go to alesmith or hess. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

02-14-2015, 03:15 PM	#15
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Ballast Pt is only $8.99-$10.99 a 6pk here depending on the brew you pick. Also everyone can walk to the Brewery to restock as well, so that helps. I rarely drink, but when I do it's a Ballast Pt that you will find in my hand, Piper Down or YT __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

02-13-2015, 09:38 PM	#3
chxh8me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 182	Bevmo and total wine are kind of a let down out by me. Seems like yellowtail and regular sculpin are always stocked... With the occasional longfin and bigeye thrown in. And yah, I like the grapefruit sculpin as well. I had ordered Dorado, habanero sculpin, grapefruit sculpin, and a few others online. Have not been disappointed yet.

02-13-2015, 11:04 PM	#5
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	Make the short drive to the Northridge Total Wine

02-13-2015, 11:54 PM	#7
flytuber4 Bay Destroyer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 86	BevMo! I see it at vons and Albertsons as well

02-14-2015, 08:19 AM	#9
double p Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: temecula Posts: 59	[QUOTE=Dannowar;218590]Sculpin is overpriced and BP is quickly becoming the next stone. i totally agree

02-14-2015, 08:23 AM	#10
MissileTM Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 90	So why is it so Damn expensive anyway? $13-$17 a six pack? C'mon Man!

02-14-2015, 09:33 AM	#11
LBKayakDude Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 193	Try some Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA if ballast point gets too pricey. Imo one of the most underrated ipas around. Rite aid usually has them on sale for $13.99 12 pack and total wine has them always for pretty cheap. 🍻 🍻

02-14-2015, 12:06 PM	#13
LBKayakDude Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 193	Hahaha you're too kind Kevin. 👍 🍻

02-14-2015, 01:49 PM	#14
Pagzzz Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 17	That last batch of Habanero Sculpin was seriously hot. I could only drink half a bottle

02-14-2015, 03:37 PM	#16
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	From the tap, I'm walking distance to the Home Brew Mart.

02-25-2015, 09:36 AM	#17
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	If you are coming down here then you should go straight to the brewery and buy a case. Ive also found a liking to the Coronado Brewery Islander IPA. Got myself a 2L growler

02-25-2015, 10:00 AM	#18
chxh8me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 182	Thanks for the info guys. Not sure why the Home Brew Mart didn't pop up in my searches. Wondering if the brewery locations (like Scripps Ranch) sell 6 packs and cases, or just fill growlers and kegs. I suppose I could call them... but I hate having to use my phone for making actual phone calls.

02-25-2015, 10:19 AM	#19
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	I get my Sculpin at Fresh and Easy ... and yes it is expense $13.99 a six pack.

02-25-2015, 10:28 AM	#20
JJ Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 80	Try Green Jug … Southwest corner of Platt and Victory in West Hills. Not as big as BevMo, but pretty good variety. Cheers!

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