Ballast Point Brewing
Brewery · San Diego
2215 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
Highlights
Acclaimed craft beers on tap & refined bar fare plus to-go kegs
Acclaimed craft beers on tap & refined bar fare plus to-go kegs
"Drew Deckman of Michelin green-starred Deckman's in Valle de Guadalupe, who owns 31ThirtyOne by Deckman in North Park, partnered with a stadium draft-beer vendor to contribute a menu of fresh oysters, carnitas-flavored wings, ceviche, and fish tacos; order on the Garden Level in section 107." - Mona Holmes
"Starting out in 1996, Ballast Point is dedicated to experimenting with techniques and exploring different ingredients in their beers. Their gold-medal-winning IPA is their bread-and-butter, so to speak, but they also have an array of seasonal and experimental brews, like a Chai Porter and a Watermelon Dorado. They frequently host events in their tasting room and are known for having distinctive, artistic bottle labels created by Paul Elder." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Once a high-profile San Diego IPA maker known for its signature Sculpin IPA and nationwide grocery and bodega distribution, this brewery produced roughly 200,000 barrels per year and was sold to a major beverage company for about $1 billion in 2015. Under corporate ownership it appears to have overexpanded—closing three facilities and canceling a planned San Francisco brewpub—and was ultimately divested, with about 560 employees and multiple retail locations transferred to a much smaller buyer." - Caleb Pershan
"A San Diego–based craft brewery that was acquired by Constellation Brands for about $1 billion in 2015, cited here as an example of an earlier major consolidation in the craft-beer industry." - Jenny G. Zhang
"Ballast Point started out in San Diego, but we’re glad it came to Chicago, because it has great beer and above-average bar food (including a “California burrito” that’s just like a regular burrito but with fries - proving that occasionally the West Coast can be just as unhealthy as the Midwest). The huge space feels like a sports bar, and is perfect for big groups who want to hang out and watch a game." - Adrian Kane
