Orange Vanilla Fathom
Ballast Point Brewing Company

Orange Vanilla FathomOrange Vanilla Fathom
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From:
Ballast Point Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
American Lager
Ranked #99
ABV:
7%
Score:
84
Ranked #23,010
Avg:
3.7 | pDev: 11.62%
Reviews:
34
Ratings:
166
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 12, 2023
Added:
Feb 28, 2015
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  32
A sweeter take on an award-winning IPL
Our Orange Vanilla Fathom India-Style Pale Lager continues our quest for exploration. The piney and citrus hop aromas of our India-Style Pale Lager combine with sweet orange and creamy vanilla - while staying true to classic lagering techniques. Brewed with a touch of nostalgia, it may remind you of a childhood treat, but this one is just for adults.
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Ratings by Irrationalist:
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Rated by Irrationalist from California

4.5/5  rDev +21.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

May 26, 2017
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

4/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle from Albertsons. Nice on a warm evening. Bright orange golden body, one finger head lingers. Pungent orange peel aroma. Taste brings more oranges and a hint of Camilla, as well as some nice sharp bitterness that leaves your tongue feeling like you licked a 9 volt battery. Very pleasant.
Nov 12, 2023
 
Rated: 3.83 by dms1767 from Nebraska

Oct 20, 2022
 
Rated: 3.25 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Aug 18, 2020
 
Rated: 3.71 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Dec 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Oct 10, 2018
 
Rated: 2.25 by AnotherDisease from California

Sep 09, 2018
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Rated by bongobeer from Alabama

3.64/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Looks great, smells good but it taste like they bought the cheap generic creamsicles and stuck them in a great IPA? Doesn't work for me.
Aug 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by COBEERHUNTER from Colorado

Jul 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by alexsergio from New York

Jul 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by freewill35 from Indiana

Jul 04, 2018
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Reviewed by RobVee from Arizona

5/5  rDev +35.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Was worried it would be too sweet but was extremely surprised that it wasn't. Very smooth and all too easy to drink more than one. Exceeded my expectations.
Jun 09, 2018
 
Rated: 3.02 by j0hnc2468 from New York

Jun 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.69 by taospowder from New Mexico

May 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.98 by Nitty703 from Virginia

May 24, 2018
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Reviewed by Bitterbill from Wyoming

3.63/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
650 ml bottle.

Pours orange gold, impressive head of foam, lacing is also good.

I smell orange blossoms, vanilla, overall, a nose that suggests some bitterness.

Cream soda and orange blossoms taste, pretty bitter, finishes with more orange than vanilla, which is good for me.

Good mouthfeel, good different Lager.
May 23, 2018
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Reviewed by Slatetank from Pennsylvania

3.72/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Good look and smell
Feel is dry yet smooth with smooth vanilla texture
Taste has orange zest and mild malt sweetness with vanilla in finish
Overall a pretty good cream without a ton of adjunct to mess with the base
May 15, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by antimasone from Massachusetts

Apr 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by Pav42 from Tennessee

Mar 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by Howlader from Canada (AB)

Jan 29, 2018
Orange Vanilla Fathom from Ballast Point Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 166 ratings