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North Coast Red Seal Ale

North Coast Red Seal Ale

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An American Pale Ale brewed by
North Coast Brewing Company

Fort Bragg, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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9473.5/5.03.5/5.05.5%89.7 Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Malt and hops are beautifully married in this full-bodied, copper-red Pale Ale. Red Seal Ale is generously hopped in the traditional manner for a long, spicy finish.

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lmahony199 (52), Alexandria, Virginia, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Sep 3, 2001  
I love pale ales and IPAs, this is my new favorite


 BigBen2120 (553), Gardiner(52 miles from Allagash), Maine, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jul 25, 2008  
12oz brown bottle from The Lighthouse in Manchester. Pours a hazy light amber-red body with a good inch of off-white head that leaves some nice lacing. Aroma consists of equal parts pungent sweet caramel-honey maltiness and crisp citrussy American hops. Wow. Tastes sweet and malty initially, with caramel, honey, and slight biscuit notes, with a fair bit of support from grassy and citrussy American hops and a semi-dry finish. On the lighter side of medium-bodied with a fair bit of carbonation which is just subtle enough to enhance the drinkability. Super-drinkable, though not so much so that any of the other attributes, most notably flavor, take a back seat. Unbelievable. Practically perfect in every imaginable way. Tastes to me like home-brewing smells. For the style and for any beer, this is about as perfect as they come - it’s the first perfect ’5’ I have ever given. Amazing.


kalisto_9 (73), Crafton, Pennsylvania, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/519/20
Apr 30, 2003  
A very nice American pale ale. Easy going down with a nice aftertaste. A pleasant surprise. The draft version of this is excellent.


soulgrowl (52), Kitakyushu-shi, Japan
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/104/520/20
May 7, 2008  
Aroma: Wheat toast with strawberry jam and honey. Tart, sweet, and roasty. Excellent, nutty malts. Hops impart a hint of citrus and an earthy character. Appearance: Thick, hazy, cinnamony brownish-red, glowing pinkish-orange where the light hits it. Parchment-colored, fluffy head with good retention. Flavor: Sooo good. Tastes mostly of caramel malts, English breakfast tea, and grassy, perfectly dry hops. A hint of rummy alcohol. There’s also something distinctly fruity about this beer, a very subtle blend of berries, bananas, grapefruit, and apples. Clean, dry finish. Goes great with Brazil nuts. Palate: Frothy, somewhere between light- and medium-bodied, and clean. Good for the style. Overall: This is an excellent go-to beer for everyday drinking.


ElBastardo (13), Illinois, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Aug 15, 2002  
A west coast classic,the first American Pale that combines great American hops with great session quality.I visited this brewery long ago and it started in a LongJohnSilvers type Seafood place,brings a tear to my eye.




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