A pronounced cool bitterness and beefy malty backbone sets this IPA apart from its very well received Ballast Point IPA sibling, 'Sculpin.' Like the majority of California India Pale Ales, this puts its best hop foot forward by being unapologetically bitter sip to swallow. Comparisons with the much lauded 'Sculpin' are unavoidable. 'Big Eye' isn't in the same league as that incredible hopocalyptic creation, but is, nevertheless, above par in its own right; championing less nectar qualities in favor of a balanced warmth.