Indra Kunindra - Ballast Point Brewing Company

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

This beer poured out as a black color with a quick fading head on top. There is no retention of lacing at all on this. Not the nicest looking stout. The smell if big, there was some initial coconut at first but it's quickly overpowered by the lime and spice on this brew. The taste of the beer has a very unique flavor. This beer reminds me of the lime flavored Doritos with a spicy salsa. There is plenty of lime and spice on this beer, the coconut is kind of hidden too much. The mouthfeel is pretty carbonated with a thinner body to it. Overall this beer is unique. It's not something I could drink a lot of but it was interesting to try.

Serving type: bottle

01-28-2013 02:50:31 | More by Knapp85

JOTAS

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +18.4%

05-21-2013 22:27:30 | More by JOTAS

MystikCelt

New York

4.75/5  rDev +25%

05-21-2013 10:19:01 | More by MystikCelt

clay23

New York

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

05-19-2013 01:26:59 | More by clay23

thepenguin

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -27.6%

05-17-2013 18:22:57 | More by thepenguin

Kegatron

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

05-17-2013 03:00:36 | More by Kegatron

Zbeetleman

California

3/5  rDev -21.1%

05-15-2013 03:41:24 | More by Zbeetleman

baybum

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

05-15-2013 02:43:40 | More by baybum

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.74/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours an opaque yet clear very dark brown (approaching jet black) in color with some light to moderate amounts of visible carbonation and some cola brown highlights. The beer has a half finger tall dense foamy light tan head that reduces to a medium patch of very thin film with a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Light amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Light to moderate aromas of roasted malts underneath the light aromas of toasted coconut and Indian spices - cumin, curry, and kaffir leaves stand out.

T: Similar to the smell, there are light flavors of roasted malts underneath the more pronounced flavors of the Indian spices. There is a light presence of coconut with moderate to strong flavors of cumin and curry. Slightly light flavors of kaffir leaves and cayenne pepper. There is a moderate amount of lingering spicy burn.

M: Slightly heavier than light bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Light amounts of dryness from the spices in the finish.

O: There is a surprising amount of spiciness to this beer - probably a bit hotter than the average Indian food that I have ordered all over the US. There is a nice amount of kick to the spiciness but it does make the beer a little tougher to drink much of - definitely reduces the drinkability. Lots of complexity to the flavors and smells. Don't think I could have more than one of these.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 23:18:36 | More by dbrauneis

Absolut

California

2/5  rDev -47.4%

05-14-2013 14:39:09 | More by Absolut

Zimm

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

05-13-2013 00:36:08 | More by Zimm

Pecafaced

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

05-12-2013 23:55:39 | More by Pecafaced

IPeteA91

Texas

3/5  rDev -21.1%

05-12-2013 22:22:55 | More by IPeteA91

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

05-11-2013 15:21:29 | More by mikeburd1128

GuinnessAtRogerWilco

New Jersey

4.34/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

22oz bottle purchased at Carolina Blue in Pitman, NJ. Thank you, Karl.
Karl gifted my friends and I with this on xmas eve, where I gifted my friends with tickets to Mumford and Sons. I purchased 5-6 bottles for future consumption after having this.
Poured into a standard pint glass.

AP: Not much of a head upon pouring this one, which means little carbonation, the way I prefer my Stouts. Black colour with some sediment suspended in the liquid.
AR: Coconut, lime, curry spice, , chocolate, roasted grains/malts. Very intriguing and inviting.
T: You wouldn't think the combination of curry, coconut, Kaffir lime, cayenne and cumin would work in a Stout but it does. Don't know how Ballast Point does it, but am so glad they do. You can taste each individual flavour in this brew, with the addition of chocolate and black bread. Very tasty and enticing. A nice spicy warmth to this beer that makes it the perfect Winter night sipper, or any cool (rainy) night for that matter.
M: TBH, a bit light for a Stout with some bubbly carbonation up front, but a decent creamy mouth feel and a tongue-coating sticky finish of the spicy flavours.
OV: Very very enjoyable. One of my favourites to drink either by itself or to pair with food. Again, don't know how Ballast Point managed to get all these flavours to blend and work together, but they did. So much flavour here if you're a both a beer geek and foodie who appreciates things 'outside the box'. Seems a couple reviewers didn't get the aspect BP was going for.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 07:40:05 | More by GuinnessAtRogerWilco

Topher78

California

3/5  rDev -21.1%

05-10-2013 17:11:49 | More by Topher78

twenty5

Pennsylvania

2/5  rDev -47.4%

05-10-2013 14:43:34 | More by twenty5

VonZipper

New York

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-10-2013 03:16:21 | More by VonZipper

corysmith01

New York

4.75/5  rDev +25%

05-09-2013 02:07:30 | More by corysmith01

sneaks2210

New York

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-08-2013 19:47:19 | More by sneaks2210

lacqueredmouse

Australia

4.46/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

650ml bomber purchased from BevMo in Sunnyvale, CA.

Pours a rather light-bodied brown-black hue, with a very minimal head that forms as a fuzz of mild brown and then almost disappears entirely. No lace, no visible carbonation. I have to say it looks a little underwhelming.

Nose, though: amazing. Buckets of coconut, kaffir lime, turmeric up the wazoo. Some candied orange characters, along with a hint of the depth of the stout. Spicy and sweet, with a richness like wandering through a south-Asian marketplace. It's fresh and bright, and yet dank and deep at the same time, just like a big, rich Indian curry. Fan-bloody-tastic.

Taste is also excellent. Here the spices take the depth a little more seriously, with some of the more earthy tones coming through more strongly. Still lots of turmeric, pepper, kalonji mingled with lighter herbier tones of fenugreek and coriander. Better yet is that the beer rises up to support it, with a solid chocolatey tone on the back. After a while, the pepper character builds up, leaving a pronounced spiciness on the finish, but it's only a suitable effect from the flavours.

Feel is a little too light for my liking: I think it could do with a little bit more body in both the flavour and the palate. That may make this superb.

Overall, I'm very impressed. This is a supremely interesting beer that manages both to do something unique, and to provide a balanced and comprehensive beer experience. Extremely interesting and engaging stuff.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2013 01:02:30 | More by lacqueredmouse

Gmann

New York

3.95/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Pours a black color with a short brown head that settles into a light ring. The shade of brown was a bit different, not sure if that was due to the spices.

The nose is quite interesting. The curry really stands out, which goes nicely with the coconut. The cumin is noticable but not strong. Some roast and caramel pop through but it doesn't really get by the curry aroma. You must like curry to enjoy the aroma.

The taste is big on the curry and coconut. The roasted malt stands out more and provides a dark fruit note. The cumin and cayenne come next with the latter providing a noticable heat. Some vanilla and caramel notes as well. This really tastes like a curry dish.

The feel is moderate with prickly carbonation, drinks fairly crisp for a stout. A bit thin for a stout. Spicy on the palate with roast bitterness and heat in the finish.

This has to be a polarizing brew. You must like the spices added to like this beer. Fortunately I do and this is one of Ballast Points better "pepper series" brews. I am a little worried that the flavor profile may get cloying by the time I get to the end of the bottle.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2013 00:26:49 | More by Gmann

SDStoneEnthusiast

California

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

05-05-2013 22:22:53 | More by SDStoneEnthusiast

wonothesane42

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +18.4%

05-03-2013 02:07:01 | More by wonothesane42

liamt07

Ontario (Canada)

4.05/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Bottle shared by Jason, 650ml into a tulip. Best before October 12, 2013.

Black, translucent at the edges. Tan head. Nose of lime, coconut milk, cayenne and curry are quite prominent as well. Ultra-unique, really smells of Indian cuisine. Tastes again of lime and coconut, cayenne and roast are there. Dark chocolate as well, cayenne stings into the finish. Medium thin body (suited to the beer) with a lower medium carbonation. An original beer, spice and the dregs of every glass poured is super spicy.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 20:36:36 | More by liamt07