Thanks Ballast Point Brewery

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by flag8r, May 29, 2012.

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  1. flag8r

    flag8r Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2009 Florida

    I emailed Ballast Point (Director of Sales) a couple of weeks ago about some really outdated beer I bought. I was unsure of the dating code, wanted some clarification. I got an almost instant response back from the sales director and clarification of the date. (side note, he was on vacation at the time bc I initially got an out of office response) He then went on to ask for my mailing address. Today I received an awesome package from them including a great Pale Ale tshirt, a six pack of Pale Ale, and a couple of bottle openers. Totally unnecessary, but really appreciated. Just wanted to put this out there as service like this is rare these days.
     
    #1 flag8r, May 29, 2012
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  2. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
    Pooh-Bah

    How do you decipher their code?

    Oddly, the AZ bottles I've seen recently have no code. (did not buy, did not buy).
     
    #2 yemenmocha, May 29, 2012
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  3. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    I just avoid some of their beers, because they dont make the best DIPA. now Victory at Sea, I buy on sight.
     
    #3 VncentLIFE, May 29, 2012
  4. jl28r1

    jl28r1 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2011 Texas

    Cool post, nice to hear the good stories once in a while.
    Cheers
     
    #4 jl28r1, May 29, 2012
  5. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    I did not know they could send you beer like that...
     
    #5 Hanzo, May 30, 2012
  6. tewaris

    tewaris Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Minnesota

    They might have a license to ship? Pretty much how Pelican ships MOAS.
     
    #6 tewaris, May 30, 2012
  7. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    That's pretty awesome, I just had no idea.
     
    #7 Hanzo, May 30, 2012
  8. pearljam118

    pearljam118 Savant (1,049) Jul 5, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Well it's a gift so he's not selling directly to the consumer. As for shipping laws....:confused:
     
    #8 pearljam118, May 30, 2012
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  9. OneBeertoRTA

    OneBeertoRTA Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2010 California

    War Sculpin!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    #9 OneBeertoRTA, May 30, 2012
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  10. jzeilinger

    jzeilinger Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,847) Dec 4, 2004 Pennsylvania
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Hats off to them for finally applying some sort of date on the bottle.
     
    #10 jzeilinger, May 30, 2012
  11. flag8r

    flag8r Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2009 Florida

    The beer I initially bought locally at a crap liquor store was 6 mos. old, according to Ballast. It actually tasted like a lager, I guess that's what happens when the hops fully fade away. This new beer that they sent me, well it's a much different story. :grinning:
     
    #11 flag8r, May 30, 2012
  12. CaptCleveland

    CaptCleveland Maven (1,414) Jun 18, 2003 Ohio
    Trader

    We finally have BP here in OH and there is a best buy date printed on the neck. However, as we have all experienced, it is often rubbed off. Always nice to hear about a brewery making good. Cheers!
     
    #12 CaptCleveland, May 30, 2012
  13. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Well I know exactly who I'm going to contact right away about some really outdated beer I bought. :wink:
     
    #13 Orca, May 30, 2012
  14. chanokokoro

    chanokokoro Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2012 Illinois

    They must because you can order beer through their web site. :grinning:
     
    #14 chanokokoro, May 30, 2012
  15. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Awesome response,from a kickass brewery......love their beers.

    We need some more Victory @ Sea here in CT......!

    Cheers
     
    #15 smutty33, May 30, 2012
  16. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Seriously. That code is confusing as all hell. I think the shop by me had fresh sculpin. Couldnt begin to even tell what the hell the code was so just walked away.

    Cheers!
     
    #16 FosterJM, May 30, 2012
  17. Henamonster

    Henamonster Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2007 California

    Hats off to Ballast Point! Great customer service in an age when word-of-mouth does more for your company than an advertisement via social media. Love the one-two punch of Sea Monster and Victory at Sea!
     
    #17 Henamonster, May 30, 2012
  18. Fitshaced

    Fitshaced Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Colorado

    Cool. I had the same thing come up with a local brewery. Took a few days for a reply, but i was ok as long as i got a response. The Owner asked for my phone number and said a rep would be in touch with me for some fresh stuff. Well that was 3 weeks ago and i have yet to get a call:slight_frown:
     
    #18 Fitshaced, May 30, 2012
  19. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    It should taste similar to a lager, as it is a Kolsch.
    I do not like BP's Pale Ale at all.

    "There's no wonder why our Pale Ale is so popular--it is skillfully crafted in the style of the Kolsch beers of Cologne, Germany. We've chosen German hops for aroma, and rounded out the recipe with a blend of American and German malts.

    While it is very much like a pilsner, our Pale Ale is fermented at ale temperatures, giving it a subdued fruitiness--a perfect compliment to the crispness of the wheat and maltiness of the Munich malt. If you like a lighter brew but also like the complexity of craft beers, then our Pale Ale is for you.

    23 IBU"
     
    #19 tjensen3618, May 30, 2012
  20. JimmyTango

    JimmyTango Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2011 California

    So.... forgive me if I missed it somewhere above, but how are the bottles dated?

    Date stamped? Or do they use a code like Sierra?
     
    #20 JimmyTango, May 30, 2012
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