ACME California Pale Ale - North Coast Brewing Co.

Gobzilla

California

3.18/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured golden orange with yellow highlights that had a very thin head and left a little lacing sticking to the glass. The aroma was really malty but with subtle caramel citrusy notes aand not anything else popping out. The taste was moslty malty sweetness like the nose but had subtle citrusy and honey notes. The brew was medium in body with a good amount of carbonation which had a sweet and malty finish. It drank good but was basicin flavor and IMO would make for a pretty good session beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-21-2010 17:43:02 | More by Gobzilla

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-14-2013 22:59:30 | More by HarmonMW

Minkybut

Virginia

3.46/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I poured this beer into my tumbler at 45 degrees. The beer was a nice golden color slightly cloudy and poured a most impressive big white head. The smell was malty and sweet. The taste was a bit bitter in the finish but not bad. Taste was a little watery but still a refreshing beer. I would buy this beer again. Bet would be great on tap.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 16:02:16 | More by Minkybut

trotnixon

Maine

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-08-2013 23:14:19 | More by trotnixon

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

04-29-2013 02:18:35 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

LambicPentameter

Kansas

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

04-24-2013 04:15:57 | More by LambicPentameter

sevenshubby

California

2.5/5  rDev -27.5%

04-22-2013 02:24:13 | More by sevenshubby

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

04-15-2013 17:48:41 | More by Whiskeydeez

addison1203

Mississippi

4.25/5  rDev +23.2%

04-08-2013 21:38:37 | More by addison1203

jjd315

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

03-27-2013 19:14:11 | More by jjd315

UCLABrewN84

California

3.34/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25

Pours a hazy light orange with a foamy beige head that settles to a partial film on top of the beer. Broken rings of lace form around the glass on the drink down. There is a bit of sediment that sinks to the bottom of the glass after the pour. Smell is of malt and some subdued citrus zest aromas. Taste is much the same with a malty flavor on the finish. There is a very mild amount of hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is an above average beer that is drinkable but nothing too exciting going on here.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 04:11:42 | More by UCLABrewN84

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

03-22-2013 03:39:39 | More by DrunkinYogi

grahamboudreaux

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

03-19-2013 13:19:50 | More by grahamboudreaux

Skyjmpr

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

03-15-2013 19:05:23 | More by Skyjmpr

schoolboy

Ohio

4.03/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This seems like an innocuous little ale that would simply be very nice to drink, and that's exactly what it turns out it is.

California looks outstanding in the glass. The color is beer yellow with moderate bit persistent head. It is very clear.

taste is moderate paddle ale. Nothing is out of place. It stays nice and well mannered, but the aftertaste is more boozy than the lower alcohol would seem it should taste. I would buy and recommend this ale.in the future.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 21:44:21 | More by schoolboy

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -20.3%

03-09-2013 14:42:11 | More by ejimhof

match1112

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

03-08-2013 01:09:58 | More by match1112

jerefreakinmiah

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

02-24-2013 19:33:15 | More by jerefreakinmiah

Alek

California

4/5  rDev +15.9%

02-17-2013 04:16:46 | More by Alek

Thedrizzle

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

02-15-2013 23:57:09 | More by Thedrizzle

vodkammunion90

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +15.9%

02-12-2013 03:27:08 | More by vodkammunion90

pathman

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

02-11-2013 23:40:15 | More by pathman

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.31/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

Hopefully this goes well...I mean, look what always happened to Wile E. Coyote... Anyway, this stuff pours a clear amber-brass topped by a finger of lightly off-white foam. The nose comprises lemon peel, funky grass, very light orange zest, and some mild toffee tossed in for good measure. The taste brings in more of the same, though the lemon is now just as funky as the grass. Luckily, this ain't entirely detrimental to the proceedings. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda dry finish. Overall, a decent little pale ale, nothing really all that special, but enjoyable nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2013 01:52:00 | More by TMoney2591

DmanGTR

New York

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

01-29-2013 18:31:47 | More by DmanGTR

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

01-19-2013 20:55:01 | More by JakeDebus