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Ballast Point Victory at Sea

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🌍 United States · Imperial Porter · One of 3 Imperial Porters in hopIQ

An imperial porter brewed with cold-brew coffee and vanilla. Rich, complex and warming — dark chocolate, espresso, vanilla and a hint of sea salt in a full-bodied, velvety base. One of San Diego's most celebrated dark beers.

ABV
10%
IBU
60
SRM
45dark
45

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

roasted
87%
dark fruit
75%
chocolate
70%
malty
63%
full-bodied
60%
coffee
55%
bitter
45%
alcohol warmth
38%
smooth
30%
caramel
25%
earthy
13%

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About Imperial Porter

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What is a Imperial Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

Finding a similar Imperial Porter

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ballast Point Victory at Sea

Serve at 10–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

Food Pairings

What to eat with Ballast Point Victory at Sea

WHERE TO BUY

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