1. Sculpin, Ballast Point
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Ballast Point names most of its beers after fish, and like a good fishing story, the brewery has now tripled from its original size with three brewing spots in San Diego, including the original digs in the back room of a home brew supply shop and a tasting room in Little Italy. It’s hopped at five different stages, a process that’s earned it gold at the World Beer Cup, Great Japan Beer Festival, and European Beer Star Awards. This brewery’s reputation has been made with a killer IPA and Sculpin is just that. This aromatic assault of mango, citrus, and stone fruit can make you drool immediately. After just one sip you’ll become a hophead as this beer delivers a fruit stand of flavors. This one is a must for anyone travelling to the area.