Type: Beer – American Amber Ale / Red Ale
Name: North Coast Brewing Co. – Red Seal Ale
Price: $1.79
Made: Mendocino County, California
Alc/Vol: 5.5%

I was delightfully excited to try this beer, as I am a fan of red ales. It boasted “generally hopped for a long spicy denouement” and “water, malted barley, hops, yeast & that’s all.” Both of which excited me, and with such simply ingredients and the style of beer reminded me of a home brew beer I once made and enjoyed. But, that is get ahead of myself.

It poured a nice reddish copper hue, befitting of the name. The scent gave off a spiced malty smell. I could tell from the noise alone that there was something enjoyable to come. The taste was spiced, although a little bit light. The initial hoppy spice that hits you isn’t overwhelmingly strong, and the finish is perhaps too light. I wouldn’t say watered down but a lot lighter than I would expect from the first taste. Then again it isn’t an IPA so maybe its just right and I’m not used to having such a well balanced beer.

The hoppy flavor is strong, there is no doubt about that, but you taste more than just the hops. You get a nice flavoring of spice as well. I’m a lover of red ales so I may be overly picky here but even then this is one I thoroughly enjoyed. Tag along with its great flavor was its agreeable price and overall you got yourself a fan favorite.

I give this beer 4 out of 5 bananas. I know the light aftertaste description might throw you off to say such things and give it a high rating but it is such a contrast of the bitter spice to light finish that right now I’m just not sure how to better phrase it. Sad to say I bought this as a single so I’ll have to wait till my next visit before I can give more input on it.

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