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Lost Cove Pale Ale
Highland Brewing
- From:
- Highland Brewing
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
- ABV:
- 4.5%
- Score:
- 80
- Avg:
- 3.46 | pDev: 11.85%
- Reviews:
- 18
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 13, 2017
- Added:
- Feb 03, 2015
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 12
This aromatic American Pale Ale is a session beer meticulously handcrafted with a unique Highland twist. Discover the secrets of Lost Cove in a summery American pale ale inspired by the spirit of Appalachia's past. Delicate Pilsner malt blends with Cascde Hops for a hop-forward, cold-fermented ale with a citrusy aroma and crisp, clean finish.
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Rated by tdm168 from Pennsylvania
3.6/5 rDev +4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Jun 18, 2015
3.6/5 rDev +4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Jun 18, 2015
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Reviewed by avalon07 from South Carolina
3.78/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
L: Poured from a bottle to a pint glass. Had a pale yellow color and a hazy texture. Some particles floating in the body. There was a half inch of foamy head that lasted an average amount of time. A below average amount of lacing.
S: A decent aroma of hops, malt, and a bit of citrus.
T: Tasted of a fair amount of sharp hops, a light malty presence, citrus (lemon, in particular), a tinge of grassiness, and a bready quality (this isn't overly pronounced. Not the most forceful flavor, but pretty good. Tastes kind of like a cross between a pilsner and an APA.
F: A good amount of carbonation with a somewhat slick finish. Light-bodied.
O: This is a solid, but not spectacular, APA. It would certainly work as a session beer, though.
Sep 10, 2016S: A decent aroma of hops, malt, and a bit of citrus.
T: Tasted of a fair amount of sharp hops, a light malty presence, citrus (lemon, in particular), a tinge of grassiness, and a bready quality (this isn't overly pronounced. Not the most forceful flavor, but pretty good. Tastes kind of like a cross between a pilsner and an APA.
F: A good amount of carbonation with a somewhat slick finish. Light-bodied.
O: This is a solid, but not spectacular, APA. It would certainly work as a session beer, though.
Reviewed by lwillitz from Wisconsin
3.13/5 rDev -9.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
3.13/5 rDev -9.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
12-oz bottle into New Belgium globe
A - cloudy body of pale straw yellow under a very shallow and very short-lived head of white; moderate visible carbonation
S - grass, floral, touch of citrus
T - light bready flavor, lemon, floral, grass; dry lemony finish
M - highly-carbonated, light/medium body; crisp and dry throughout with a dry finish; refreshing
O - unimpressive
May 01, 2016A - cloudy body of pale straw yellow under a very shallow and very short-lived head of white; moderate visible carbonation
S - grass, floral, touch of citrus
T - light bready flavor, lemon, floral, grass; dry lemony finish
M - highly-carbonated, light/medium body; crisp and dry throughout with a dry finish; refreshing
O - unimpressive
Rated by DavesBeerReviews from Florida
3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pairs great with stuffed beer can burgers
Jan 02, 2016Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania
3.86/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.86/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Thanks to Ian Auman for bring this bottle back from the Carolinas for me! People who say that I am hard to shop for clearly do not know where to buy beer.
From the bottle: "Quality Crafted Since 1994"; "Discover the secrets of Lost Cove in a summery American pale ale inspired by the spirit of Appalachia's past. Delicate pilsner malt blends with Cascade hops for a hop-forward, cold-fermented ale with a citrusy aroma and a crisp, clean finish."; "Rafters on the Nolichucky River can float by the legendary ghost town of Lost Cove, which provided secluded living during the Civil War for self-reliant families. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservatory protects Lost Cove's stories, streams, and endangered plants."; "For Love of Beer and Mountains ..."
I Pop!ped the cap and conducted a gentle pour that released two fingers of foamy, rocky, bone-white head with decent retention. Color was Pale-Straw (SRM = 1 - 2) with NE-quality clarity. Nose had a lemony-citrus along with a biscuity maltiness, kind of like lemon biscotti. Mouthfeel was medium, kind of soft, actually. The taste was very much of lemon muffin or lemon biscotti. Finish was semi-dry, lemony and very refreshing. This would be a great summertime beer, but given our record-breaking winter weather thus far, it was not out of place in December 2015.
Dec 27, 2015From the bottle: "Quality Crafted Since 1994"; "Discover the secrets of Lost Cove in a summery American pale ale inspired by the spirit of Appalachia's past. Delicate pilsner malt blends with Cascade hops for a hop-forward, cold-fermented ale with a citrusy aroma and a crisp, clean finish."; "Rafters on the Nolichucky River can float by the legendary ghost town of Lost Cove, which provided secluded living during the Civil War for self-reliant families. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservatory protects Lost Cove's stories, streams, and endangered plants."; "For Love of Beer and Mountains ..."
I Pop!ped the cap and conducted a gentle pour that released two fingers of foamy, rocky, bone-white head with decent retention. Color was Pale-Straw (SRM = 1 - 2) with NE-quality clarity. Nose had a lemony-citrus along with a biscuity maltiness, kind of like lemon biscotti. Mouthfeel was medium, kind of soft, actually. The taste was very much of lemon muffin or lemon biscotti. Finish was semi-dry, lemony and very refreshing. This would be a great summertime beer, but given our record-breaking winter weather thus far, it was not out of place in December 2015.
Reviewed by BeerDawgs from Georgia
4.11/5 rDev +18.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.11/5 rDev +18.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
L - Clear golden yellow, with 1 finger of head and tons of sticky lace left all over the glass
S - Huge pilsner aroma which I smelled from the second I took off the bottle cap. Yep, that pretty much dominates
T - Light pilsner malts but with a great blend of cascade hops. Slightly bitter. Very tasty.
F - Crisp, refreshing.
O - A very tasty light beer. Awesome for the summer time. Will look for it again
Sep 01, 2015S - Huge pilsner aroma which I smelled from the second I took off the bottle cap. Yep, that pretty much dominates
T - Light pilsner malts but with a great blend of cascade hops. Slightly bitter. Very tasty.
F - Crisp, refreshing.
O - A very tasty light beer. Awesome for the summer time. Will look for it again
Reviewed by Jason from Massachusetts
3.94/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Crisp, Light, Rind, Herbal
First and foremost, I’d like to thank Highland for not brewing a “Session IPA.” Secondly, I appreciate the use of Cascade hops that clearly come off as old school. The emphasis of this brew is most definitely on being a “session beer” though it still retains that American Pale Ale aspect throughout, with herbal, rindy hop flavors to go against the crisp, dry and malty backbone. Very well put together.
STYLE: American Pale Ale | ABV: 4.5% | AVAILABILITY: Seasonal
Review from BeerAdvocate magazine issue #101 (JUN 2015)
Aug 25, 2015First and foremost, I’d like to thank Highland for not brewing a “Session IPA.” Secondly, I appreciate the use of Cascade hops that clearly come off as old school. The emphasis of this brew is most definitely on being a “session beer” though it still retains that American Pale Ale aspect throughout, with herbal, rindy hop flavors to go against the crisp, dry and malty backbone. Very well put together.
STYLE: American Pale Ale | ABV: 4.5% | AVAILABILITY: Seasonal
Review from BeerAdvocate magazine issue #101 (JUN 2015)
Reviewed by RyanPoff from Tennessee
2.66/5 rDev -23.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
2.66/5 rDev -23.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Bought yesterday at Ingle's while visiting family and poured into a pint tonight.
A: Poured a very light, clear yellow with maybe half a finger of head and a bit of retention. When I say weak yellow, it is lighter than most processed apple juices. Just not at all appealing for a pale ale.
S: Floral hops predominate, with some citrus, particularly lemons and some grass. Very light and organic, like a spring afternoon. Still not exactly what I'm looking for in this style. Not enough hops or depth here.
T: A good twang of sour fruits hit the tongue, with grains and malts detected on the back. Leaves a weird astringent aftertaste. Not very good.
M: It's too light and thin to be a pale ale. Probably the best aspect here as it's simply not offensive.
I don't know what Highland is trying to do with some of their seasonals. Little Hump and St. Terese's are both excellent. This just doesn't fit the bill at all.
Aug 17, 2015A: Poured a very light, clear yellow with maybe half a finger of head and a bit of retention. When I say weak yellow, it is lighter than most processed apple juices. Just not at all appealing for a pale ale.
S: Floral hops predominate, with some citrus, particularly lemons and some grass. Very light and organic, like a spring afternoon. Still not exactly what I'm looking for in this style. Not enough hops or depth here.
T: A good twang of sour fruits hit the tongue, with grains and malts detected on the back. Leaves a weird astringent aftertaste. Not very good.
M: It's too light and thin to be a pale ale. Probably the best aspect here as it's simply not offensive.
I don't know what Highland is trying to do with some of their seasonals. Little Hump and St. Terese's are both excellent. This just doesn't fit the bill at all.
Lost Cove Pale Ale from Highland Brewing
Beer rating:
80 out of
100 with
76 ratings
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