Dorado
Ballast Point Brewing Company

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From:
Ballast Point Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #1,116
ABV:
10%
Score:
92
Ranked #5,304
Avg:
4.12 | pDev: 9.71%
Reviews:
701
Ratings:
2,961
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 07, 2023
Added:
Jun 14, 2003
Wants:
  308
Gots:
  825
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Ratings by Damian:
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Reviewed by Damian from Massachusetts

4.92/5  rDev +19.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Drank from a 22 FL. OZ/1 PINT. 6 FLUID OUNCES./650ml bottle
Served in a snifter
Acquired in a trade with errantnight

The beer poured a super hazy, light orangey-amber color. The ultra creamy, frothy, one-finger head left sheets of thick, bubbly lacing all down the glass. Both the head retention and lacing were truly amazing, as they lasted long after the beer was finished.

The aroma was incredible. Intensely citrusy, bold and sweet with strong orange liquor and tropical fruit notes (mango, grapefruit and papaya). A yeasty quality was also detectable. As the beer warmed, the alcohol became a bit more noticeable.

Like the aroma, the taste was near perfect. Hoppy up front with a stiff malt backbone. Subtle hints of brown sugar came through. Strong, zesty, orange and tropical fruit notes (pineapple) dominated in the center. Lots of "c" hop notes going on here. Some spiciness came through as well. The semi-dry and pithy finish was grapefruit-like with a bit of pine and resin mixed in. A touch of alcohol warmth appeared as well and became somewhat more apparent as the beer warmed. Some bitterness lingered in the aftertaste.

The mouthfeel was super creamy, smooth and slick with a medium/fuller body and a fine, subtle carbonation. Frothy and supple on the palate.

This 9% ABV double IPA was one of the most drinkable versions of the style I have ever tried. It was incredibly well balanced yet still came packed with enough citrusy hop goodness to satisfy even the most seasoned hop head.

Overall, this was an exceptional brew. Hopefully the folks at Ballast Point will consider making this a year-round offering.
Sep 21, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.62 by LA2ED7

Jan 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.41 by dms1767 from Nebraska

Oct 19, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by scottyshades from Florida

Apr 29, 2022
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Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

4.43/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Notes from 2015-16.
12oz bottle into a pint glass.
L: Pours a bright sparkling amber/orange, thick eggshell white head, some lacing. Fine looking good carbonation.
S: Mango, pine, light citrus, light alcohol.
T: Bold bitter pine, spruce, grassy, lime/orange zest, grapefruit, pineapple, sweet caramel, biscuit, apricot, mango. It is lightly tart. There is light alcohol in the taste as the beer warms.
F: Med-heavy mouthfeel with a lingering long and quite drying finish.
O: This is the best tasting American Double IPA that I've ever had. It is alluring and full bodied with rich smooth flavors. It drinks easily for it's higher ABV and it is outstanding in it's style.
Oct 19, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by blackcloud from Alaska

Jun 15, 2021
 
Rated: 4.08 by Slyde180 from Texas

Apr 11, 2021
 
Rated: 3 by BeerRay from Rhode Island

Apr 10, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by carolinabeerguy from North Carolina

Mar 21, 2021
 
Rated: 3.63 by TwilightBeerCareer from Illinois

Mar 20, 2021
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Reviewed by brewme from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Reminded of this beer by the How many Beers of Fame have you reviewed? post. Reviewed from memory, as I have not had this in a while, but have had at least a six pack before. Was not a huge fan, tastes good, but too boozy.
Mar 20, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Urk1127 from New Jersey

Dec 01, 2020
 
Rated: 4.5 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Aug 18, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by TallGuyCM from California

Jun 16, 2020
 
Rated: 4.25 by ryanf2192 from District of Columbia

Jun 08, 2020
 
Rated: 4.42 by SauceMcSauce from Pennsylvania

May 03, 2020
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Reviewed by jjboesen from Maryland

3.73/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Had an 8-oz pour at their tasting room in San Diego's Little Italy (See My Review). The body is a sparkling amber color crowned by a thick and splotchy head, which produces a gummy lacing around the glass rim. The nose consists of a whiff of mango. There is an initial blast of hoppy bitterness that is supplemented by a lingering malty fade with an unbalanced sweetness. At the finish, there is a dryness that will require some water. Still, not bad.
Mar 14, 2020
 
Rated: 5 by doctorgary from New York

Mar 04, 2020
 
Rated: 3.63 by BeerMe8 from Florida

Feb 14, 2020
 
Rated: 3.85 by BalancingBrooms from California

Feb 01, 2020
Dorado from Ballast Point Brewing Company
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