North Coast Brewing Co.
Grade: C-Appearance: Pours a bright and clear golden amber with a small head that quickly disappears, leaving little to no lacing.
Smell: Very fruity. I'm picking up strong mango aroma, along with orange and other citrus flavors. Honey and red apple are also apparent, with no hops whatsoever.
Taste: Almost the opposite of the smell. A slightly sweet malt and wheat taste hits first. Unlike the smell, some citrus hop bitterness comes through, but not as strong as it should for a pale ale. Sweet corn and grain flavors finish off the taste.
Mouthfeel: A medium body with moderate carbonation and finishes with a sweet malt thickness.
Drinkability: This one has pretty good drinkability. The sweetness and medium body makes this a very sessionable beer.
Overall: I am still wondering what kind of beer this is. The label says Pale Ale, but everything about it doesn't scream a pale ale. Apparent sweet maltness and little to no hop bitterness doesn't fit the bill. It is a decent beer, but by no means should this be considered a west coast pale ale, more like British.
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