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Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin

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🌍 United States · Fruit IPA · One of 1 Fruit IPAs in hopIQ

Fresh grapefruit added to the Sculpin base. The citrus intensifies the hop character and adds a tart, refreshing quality. One of America's most successful fruit IPAs — a rare case where the addition genuinely improves the original.

ABV
7%
IBU
70
SRM
6golden
6

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

grapefruit
87%
citrus
75%
hoppy
63%
refreshing
63%
crisp
55%
bitter
50%
clean finish
45%
light
38%
spicy hops
30%
effervescent
25%
medium-bodied
20%

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About Fruit IPA

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What is a Fruit IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Fruit IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same grapefruit, citrus, hoppy character as Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairings

What to eat with Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin

WHERE TO BUY

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