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Orange Vanilla Fathom
Ballast Point Brewing Company
- 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:
- 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.
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:
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
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:
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
4/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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, 2023Rated by bongobeer from Alabama
3.64/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
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, 2018Reviewed by RobVee from Arizona
5/5 rDev +35.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
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, 2018Reviewed by Bitterbill from Wyoming
3.63/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
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, 2018Pours 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.
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
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, 2018Feel 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
Orange Vanilla Fathom from Ballast Point Brewing Company
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
166 ratings
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