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Red Seal Ale
North Coast Brewing Co.
- From:
- North Coast Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #24 - ABV:
- 5.4%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #16,060 - Avg:
- 3.89 | pDev: 11.83%
- Reviews:
- 1,038
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 14, 2023
- Added:
- Jun 16, 1998
- Wants:
- 102
- Gots:
- 251
Formerly known as: Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale
Malt and hops are beautifully married in this full-bodied, copper-red Pale Ale. Red Seal is generously hopped for a long, spicy finish. An excellent accompaniment to grilled meats and rich sauces.
Malt and hops are beautifully married in this full-bodied, copper-red Pale Ale. Red Seal is generously hopped for a long, spicy finish. An excellent accompaniment to grilled meats and rich sauces.
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota
3.94/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle. Label has the date code of '31120911'. Purchased at the North Coast store in Fort Bragg.
Clear, medium amber colored body. One finger of off white head. Leaves behind partial rings of lacing.
Aroma of toasted bread malts and floral hops with a bit of spice.
Taste has sharp caramel malts that also expresses toasted bread. Spice and floral flavors from the hops. Has a definite bitter note at the end, but sweet before that. Piney hops in the aftertaste.
Medium mouth feel, with a smooth texture. Slight metallic note. Very good carbonation.
Smooth and sharp are both included in the experience.
Dec 14, 2023Clear, medium amber colored body. One finger of off white head. Leaves behind partial rings of lacing.
Aroma of toasted bread malts and floral hops with a bit of spice.
Taste has sharp caramel malts that also expresses toasted bread. Spice and floral flavors from the hops. Has a definite bitter note at the end, but sweet before that. Piney hops in the aftertaste.
Medium mouth feel, with a smooth texture. Slight metallic note. Very good carbonation.
Smooth and sharp are both included in the experience.
Rated by Stpatrik77
4.5/5 rDev +15.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
4.5/5 rDev +15.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
A nice beer to drink if you are on the Mendocino Coast in California.
Jul 03, 2023Reviewed by MaddDoGG5150 from California
3.97/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a clear copper color with a nice, thick foam head.
Aroma is malty with a little hops in the background.
Taste is very well balanced between the malt and hops, with a nice little touch of caramel. A clean, crisp finish.
This is quite refreshing and delicious.
Jul 01, 2023Aroma is malty with a little hops in the background.
Taste is very well balanced between the malt and hops, with a nice little touch of caramel. A clean, crisp finish.
This is quite refreshing and delicious.
Reviewed by Griffin2 from Virginia
3.87/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12 oz bottle dated 3/06/23 (I think) into a pint glass.
L - Pours a reddish amber color with a finger width of white head.
S - Smells malty and hoppy.
T - Taste matches the smell, sweet maltiness and hoppy.
F - Medium body with carbonation on the lighter side.
O - Really tasty red ale.
May 04, 2023L - Pours a reddish amber color with a finger width of white head.
S - Smells malty and hoppy.
T - Taste matches the smell, sweet maltiness and hoppy.
F - Medium body with carbonation on the lighter side.
O - Really tasty red ale.
Reviewed by HoppingMadMonk from New Jersey
4/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nice cloudy amber appearance
Body came close to medium with at first average carbonation but dissipated a bit
Aroma was malt,roasted malt and some earthy hops.
Taste didnt stray too far from the aroma.
Feb 26, 2023Body came close to medium with at first average carbonation but dissipated a bit
Aroma was malt,roasted malt and some earthy hops.
Taste didnt stray too far from the aroma.
Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland
4.28/5 rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.28/5 rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
12 ounce bottle poured into a tumbler style pint glass.
Fine looking beer, very clear rich amber pour with 2 inches of dense, and persistent off-white foam. Leaves lace. The nose has a sharp but mellow floral hoppiness along with bread malt aroma which comes across more toasty in the tasting. The sharp floral hop also comes through in the flavor with a touch of woody character. Clean finish. The body seems light but smooth and creamy with just enough carbonation so that is never developed a crisp bite.
A fine example of an unsung style that leaves you wanting another.
Jan 31, 2023Fine looking beer, very clear rich amber pour with 2 inches of dense, and persistent off-white foam. Leaves lace. The nose has a sharp but mellow floral hoppiness along with bread malt aroma which comes across more toasty in the tasting. The sharp floral hop also comes through in the flavor with a touch of woody character. Clean finish. The body seems light but smooth and creamy with just enough carbonation so that is never developed a crisp bite.
A fine example of an unsung style that leaves you wanting another.
Reviewed by jonphisher from New Jersey
4.01/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.01/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Bottle code: 20870718 = July 18, 2022 (first number is last number of year, last four are month and date)
Pours slightly cloudy, coppery amber; off white heady, has both great retention and lacing.
Nose is a rich and toasty malt; some yeast driven fruitiness, moderate spicey and woodsy hops.
Taste confirms the rich malt presence, slight toasted quality; the hops are very present with a pepper like bite.
Light body, but nice and full; yet maintains a very high level of drinkability, the carbonation is creamy like in quality, nice hop bitterness on the finish, tongue prickling in nature.
I really enjoy this beer.
Jan 19, 2023Pours slightly cloudy, coppery amber; off white heady, has both great retention and lacing.
Nose is a rich and toasty malt; some yeast driven fruitiness, moderate spicey and woodsy hops.
Taste confirms the rich malt presence, slight toasted quality; the hops are very present with a pepper like bite.
Light body, but nice and full; yet maintains a very high level of drinkability, the carbonation is creamy like in quality, nice hop bitterness on the finish, tongue prickling in nature.
I really enjoy this beer.
Reviewed by mushroomcloud from Texas
4.4/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.4/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
12oz bottle, I don't know how to read the code. Opened 1-13-22.
2 finger off white head with excellent retention. Copper and clear body. Full web of lacing. Caramel, earthy aroma with a light hebal hop backing. Starts of with a toasty caramel sweetness followed by a leafy hoppiness that is a very nice combo. Medium body and carbonation with a lengthy finish. Superb balance and excellent drinkabilty for my palate. Very Good to Outstanding.
Jan 14, 20232 finger off white head with excellent retention. Copper and clear body. Full web of lacing. Caramel, earthy aroma with a light hebal hop backing. Starts of with a toasty caramel sweetness followed by a leafy hoppiness that is a very nice combo. Medium body and carbonation with a lengthy finish. Superb balance and excellent drinkabilty for my palate. Very Good to Outstanding.
Red Seal Ale from North Coast Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
87 out of
100 with
2182 ratings
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