South of the Pier
Pizza Port Bressi Ranch

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From:
Pizza Port Bressi Ranch
 
California, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 4.83%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
12
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 19, 2020
Added:
Feb 14, 2020
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
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Rated: 3.53 by mpolewan from Ohio

Jul 19, 2020
 
Rated: 3.72 by sparx1100 from Minnesota

May 30, 2020
 
Rated: 4.25 by Fremont897 from California

May 27, 2020
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Reviewed by lucius10 from California

4.06/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Sweet tropical hoppy and hint of malty, bready nose on this one! Taste follows with a smooth and balanced, hoppy bitterness that is subtle and not overpowering. This has a nice and soft feel on the palate! This is a good and refreshing westie!
Apr 26, 2020
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Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California

3.81/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Type: 16-oz. can
Reviewed as: American IPA
Glass: Clear 16-oz. Bruges beer glass
Price: $3.25
From: Trader Joe’s in La Mesa, Calif.
Purchased: Feb. 7, 2020
Consumed: Feb. 8, 2020
Misc.: Canned on Jan. 15, 2020 at 7:10 a.m. PT

Had heard of this beer, but really didn’t pay too much attention to it because I wasn’t a huge fan of Pizza Port IPAs. But looking at the hops on the back of the can on a trip to Trader Joe’s, I was in. (actually now just figured out that Coronado was a collab with Pizza Port in this and actually probably should lead the way in it). Back of the can read, “Coronado Brewing and Pizza Port go way back. This collaboration celebrates the decades of friendship spent paving the way for craft beer in San Diego. This first release, South of the Pier IPA, is Coronado’s take on a West Coast IPA; brewed with a hefty dose of Southern Hemisphere hops for a bright, tropical aroma and crisp, dry finish. So, let’s raise a pint to good times, great friends, and Beers Between Piers (and peers)!” The hops mentioned on the back of the can were Mosaic, Amarillo, Waimea and Motueka.

Poured a medium yellow clear color with three fingers of rocky white head. Lots of bubble streams coming up along the sides of the glass. World-class foamy uneven lacing. Perfect retention. (Sight - 4.75)

Smelled Mosaic, mixed berry, pine, spoiled tangerine, caramel malt, guava, red grapefruit and a peppery spice. A little better out of the can. (Smell - 3.75)

Tasted about as good as the nose. Got pine, mixed berry, spoiled tangerine, Amarillo, Mosaic, caramel malt, guava, red grapefruit peel, black pepper and viney berry. (Taste - 3.75)

Medium body. Oily-to-creamy texture. Average carbonation. Spicy finish. (Feel - 3.75)

Probably overrated this overall, but it was very good. (Overall - 3.75)

3.81 | 86 | B+
Apr 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4.1 by patre_tim from Thailand

Mar 20, 2020
 
Rated: 4.06 by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

Mar 02, 2020
 
Rated: 3.78 by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio

Feb 23, 2020
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

4.04/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Handsome clear golden amber brew with abundant foam in the snifter. Light body with a melt-in-your-mouth carbonation. Frothy in the nicest way. Lime and orange notes in the aroma. Hops are listed at Mosaic, Amarillo, Waimea, and Motueka. It's an interesting blend of aromatics, some fruit, a touch of mineral, and a fragrant finish.

Green melon flavors plus a dose of and a little green pepper. Tangy without being acidic. Moderately bitter with a persistent mild malty sweetness.

I have received more pleasure from Pizza Port's endless series of West Coast IPAs than say, Fremont, Stone, and Firestone Walker. From the 16 oz can purchased at Trader Joes in San Clemente.
Feb 21, 2020
 
Rated: 3.94 by InfernoBoss from California

Feb 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.93 by TrojanRB from Texas

Feb 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.95 by jakecattleco from California

Feb 14, 2020
South of the Pier from Pizza Port Bressi Ranch
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 12 ratings