North Coast Red Seal Ale

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Nice strong aroma, malty with hoppy overtone. Color is a nice dark orangy amber with a thick white head. Flavor has a nice balance of malt and hops, leaning towards hoppy, with a smoky hint and some good bitterness. Lively and zingy in the mouth, this is a pleasant ale to drink - fine by itself, or at a party, or with supper.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

12oz bottle -

Aroma - fruity, hoppy aroma, light vinous notes, well dry hopped it seems

Appearance - amber body, thick and creamy 2-finger head, long retention

Mouthfeel - thin bodied, light-medium carbonation

Flavor - caramel flavor with copious amounts piney hops to keep it NC. Not complex in any way, but it's not trying to be.

Overall - one of the better amber ales available, balance is defined here.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Pours an amber hue with a thick, frothy, white head that slowly dissipates down the side of the glass leaving a nice trail and ending in a solid persistent lace. The aroma consists of a hoppy malty mix. The taste is similar to the aroma with a great hop flavor up followed by a solid malt background. The mouthfeel is medium body and medium carbonation.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Better than average across the board for an amber. Lighter brown appearance...balanced nice. Feel is borderline 8, but not quite that crisp. I'd say this is more like a seasonal, as it's just ehh for North Coast.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

On tap @ Bearden Beer Market: mostly clear light amber pour with a frothy white head, some lacing. Balanced malt and hopped aroma, lightly fruity, caramel, earthy and a touch spicy. Flavor mimics the aroma with a nice little bitter linger in the end.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

This is well-crafted. The head is thick enough, so you can take your time drinking it. Hops are prominent, it has a profile similar to Redhook ESB or Maui Brewing Company's Big Swell IPA. If you like the taste of hops, this is definitely one to put on your list. I favor malty dark beers with little carbonation (such as Old Rasputin from North Coast, same makers of this brew) so take this from someone who doesn't much care for hops - this is a good beer! I make no hesitation to buy this when I see it. Recommended.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Cloudy, amber/copper color with some burnt orange highlights around the bottom. Small off white head with not much retention. Left a small ring and left a touch of lacing. The aroma provided a sweet caramel malt with some buttery notes and some bready/biscuit hints. With the flavor, I picked up some of the caramel, bread and biscuit tones, but it also provided more of an "earthy" tone. Even a touch sour. Not much bitterness is there, but the sweetness seems to be a dominant characteristic. Medium mouthfeel. Fairly smooth. Somewhat crisp. Leaves a small batch on the palate for a decent aftertaste. This is an ok brew. Solid all around and pretty straight forward. Not the best, but far from the worst. Worth a try if it's available. I could have a few of these without fan fair no problem.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 9

Purchased on my trip to Nashville. Pours a clear amber colour with a big off-white creamy head that dissipates slowly and leaves great lacing. Nice hop scent that is Cascade-like. Very refreshing mouthfeel with a mild dry finish. The hop is present in the taste, but not as strong. Spices and well-blended caramel malt. Just right (I find) for a refreshing summer American Pale Ale.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

A cloudy, dark amber colored ale. A thick frothy textured, off white head rises above. Stays around for awhile. Settles into an impressive lacing of light film, ringlet and thin cap. Piney hops jump into the nose. Some malt. The body is light, nicely carbonated and a little short on the smoothness I’ve come to expect from every beer I drink. As in the nose the piney hops balanced by a light malt sweetness dance on the palate. Not bad.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Vibrant reddish copper in color, 1" white head and sticky lacing. Spicy, flowery bouquet with notes of lemon zest and honey. Light to medium bodied, mild bitter bite backed by a malty sweetness. Oranges, lemons, apricots and caramel flavors along with buttered biscuits. Great drinking ale, nice and easy.