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

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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

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

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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. 🍻 🍻

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

ceviche eater · 02-25-2015, 06:53 PM

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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. 🍻 🍻

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voodoo · 02-25-2015, 09:40 PM

If Stone ever starts to distribute BP you'll be able to get it OC and LA counties. Unfortunately, it will still be pricey. I have to agree with the person that mentioned craft beer in cans. While most craft beers are still pricey they're nice in a cooler or on the go.
ModernTimes
St. Archer.
Pizza Port
Mother Earth

Non SD brews are
Sierra Nevada
Oskar Blues
Maui brewing
New Belgium
I knows there's a bunch more but I'm tapped out at the moment .(pun intended)
Costco is usually a decent place for savings as the cases are usually cheaper than what a retailer can buy them for . the best way to get the liquor or beer that you're looking for is to find a liquor store that you have a good rapport with. Bug them till they bug their distributor. If you show them that you're willing to support them on a regular basis they will order to support your needs. Sorry for the long winded response , just throwing in my two cents.
Cheers

alanw · 02-26-2015, 01:58 AM

I'll x4 on the Torpedo, and toss in a Lagunitas

katchfish · 02-26-2015, 06:59 AM

Two of my favorites!

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.

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

02-26-2015, 01:58 AM	#12
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I'll x4 on the Torpedo, and toss in a Lagunitas __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

02-26-2015, 06:59 AM	#13
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Two of my favorites! Last edited by katchfish; 04-03-2015 at 08:36 AM.

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, 09:33 AM	#8
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. 🍻 🍻

02-25-2015, 09:40 PM	#11
voodoo Junior Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 13	If Stone ever starts to distribute BP you'll be able to get it OC and LA counties. Unfortunately, it will still be pricey. I have to agree with the person that mentioned craft beer in cans. While most craft beers are still pricey they're nice in a cooler or on the go. ModernTimes St. Archer. Pizza Port Mother Earth Non SD brews are Sierra Nevada Oskar Blues Maui brewing New Belgium I knows there's a bunch more but I'm tapped out at the moment .(pun intended) Costco is usually a decent place for savings as the cases are usually cheaper than what a retailer can buy them for . the best way to get the liquor or beer that you're looking for is to find a liquor store that you have a good rapport with. Bug them till they bug their distributor. If you show them that you're willing to support them on a regular basis they will order to support your needs. Sorry for the long winded response , just throwing in my two cents. Cheers

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

02-14-2015, 01:49 PM	#15
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, 03:15 PM	#16
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

02-14-2015, 03:37 PM	#17
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	#18
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	#19
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	#20
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.