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Slide into summer and step off the grid by Goin’ Coastal with this pineapple laced IPA. The bright aromas of the five citrus hop additions are accentuated by the tropical fruit of the pineapple – and just like those three day weekends, its finish is quick.
Golden copper in color, a full malt bill brings balance to this quaffable summer loving Catch and Release Seasonal. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
6.10% ABV
Availability Frequency:
May through August
Containers Available:
can
bottle
draft
Locations Where Available:
East Coast
Southeastern US
Store/Serve Temperature:
close to 55 degrees F
Comments
IPA with a hint of pineapple
I was at Rocket City Brewfest and was going down my list of beers. Sure enough, Ballast Point's Pineapple Sculpin was available not far from Sweetwater's tent with Goin' Coastal. I had Pineapple Sculpin and then this beer. Sorry, but Goin' Coastal really pales in comparison.
Goin' Coastal was a light gold with a white head. It smelled of pine with a bit of sweetness which was vaguely pineapple-ish. When I took a drink, it was like 420 but with a little splash of the pineapple.
So, depending on how much you like pineapple in your beer will determine which of these two you prefer. For me, I liked it better when the pineapple was featured along side, if not slightly above, the piney hop traits; thus Ballast Point's Pineapple Sculpin was more enjoyable.