Scrimshaw Pilsner - North Coast Brewing Co.

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

3.31/5  rDev -12%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

12 oz bottle into a footed pilsner glass.

A: Pours a straw color that isn't completely opaque. The head features a nice layering of foam, about three fingers high in total. Texture-wise, it's bubbly and rocky, typical of the style.

S: There are a decent amount of grassy hops here, along with a touch of fruity esters. Nothing remarkable here, yet perfectly acceptable given the style in mind.

T: The first thing I notice on the palate are some hints of fruity esters. Afterwards, it shifts to a mildly hoppy finish. The hops here are grassy, earthy, lemony, and even a bit peppery. There's a really enjoyable balance to this one, all told.

M: Light on the palate, with sweeping carbonation. I'd reckon it could be a touch drier; then again, I like my pilsners bone-dry. Easy to drink as it should be.

O: Solid. There are few other pilsners I'd go for over this one, but I'd pick this over many others, too.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 02:42:26 | More by ThisWangsChung

SammyBrew

Illinois

3.69/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Serving Type: Poured into pint glass from bottle

Appearance: Pours a golden honey color, 1 inch head that dissipates within a couple minutes.

Smell: Nice clove aroma, not too overpowering

Taste: Buttery floral, grassy light citrus and hop

Mouthfeel: Light, smooth, balanced and crisp

Overall: Excellent Pilsner, this is my 2nd 6 pack and could'nt wait to pick it up. It is a very balanced beer, light and easy to drink. I was a bigger fan of Kolsch beers, but this pilsner has made me re-evaluate my own palate, practically a perfect beer for me and for my everyday drinking.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2013 23:04:40 | More by SammyBrew

elNopalero

Texas

4.31/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

This pours a clear golden straw color with impressive head retention. There’s an aroma of a light grassy, lemony note. Some mild cornflake contrasted with lemon zest. It tastes softly crisp, with a subdued sweetness, a touch of grass & a great effervescence. Much better than the one I had on tap not too long ago! It’s light, easy drinking & priced right for repeat visits.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 05:44:01 | More by elNopalero

CrazyDavros

Australia

3.65/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pours amber with a small, white fading head.
Nose shows honey, light spicy, earthy and herbal hops and some bready malt.
Very similar flavours; more honey, bready malt and spicy hops. Pretty drinkable.
More carbonation is needed, pretty low at the moment.

Serving type: on-tap

03-24-2013 01:50:07 | More by CrazyDavros

plaid75

New York

3.8/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

On draft at The Republic, Farmingdale, New York.

Poured a clear medium straw hue with a two finger foamy white head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell featured a light grainy malt with a grassy hop.

The taste was likewise grainy with a full hop spice that left a touch of soapiness at the finish.

The mouthfeel was typical of the style.

Overall a tasty and certainly serviceable pils.

Serving type: on-tap

03-23-2013 22:48:10 | More by plaid75

mattkoon

South Carolina

3.55/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

i got this scrimshaw in my beer club this month.. and its a good example of why i do the beer club, bc i might over look this beer in the store. its a good beer. looks clear and golden. nice color and head. it smells about like what you would expect a pilsner to smell. but i really thing it has a good balance of drinkability and flavor. its a really solid beer you could drink on any occasion.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2013 01:55:46 | More by mattkoon

superspak

Michigan

3.68/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 ounce bottle into pilsener glass, no bottle dating. Pours fairly hazy and cloudy golden straw color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense white head with great retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a good amount of streaming carbonation retaining the head. Aromas of lemon, pear, apple, apricot, floral, grass, bread, honey, and floral earthiness. Pretty nice aromas with good balance and strength of malt, fruity esters, and light hop notes. Taste of lemon, pear, apple, apricot, floral, grass, biscuit, light pepper, honey, light nuttiness, and herbal earthiness. No bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of light fruits, floral, grass, biscuit, light pepper, honey, light nuttiness, and herbal earthiness on the finish for a short bit. Nice balance and complexity of malt and fruity esters; with a fair amount of hop flavor; and zero cloying flavors present after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a light creamy and fairly crisp mouthfeel that is good. Alcohol is very well hidden with zero warming noticed after the finish as expected of 4.4%. Overall this is a nice Pilsener. Definitely not as dry as most I have had; but has a nice balance of fairly unique flavors, and is very smooth to drink. A nicely enjoyable offering.

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2013 05:12:18 | More by superspak

kristenspaintings

California

2.1/5  rDev -44.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

After pouring, this beer smells okay but the head disappears quickly. Initially it tastes bitter and the flavor dies withing seconds after sipping. Thin, watery mouthfeel.

This was my impression before eating, then I ate some slightly sweet stir-fry over rice. This is not a recommended combination. Any sweetness the beer had was completely gone at this point. I'd suggest drinking this beer with something savory/salty to avoid this effect.

My rating is based on my impressions before having any food with it.

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2013 02:19:27 | More by kristenspaintings

capnamerica

Arkansas

3.98/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

North Coast Scrimshaw

A: Nice medium head, cloudy with a pale yellow color. Light lacing.

S: Small amount of hops with a strong grin aroma. Classic pilsner smell.

T: A very clean smooth taste. Subtle citrus hops with a nice yeast flavor on the finish.

M: Smooth medium body with a nice carbonation.

O: Extremely enjoyable beer. Great for your game day drinking.

Serving type: on-tap

02-24-2013 13:41:59 | More by capnamerica

stever451

4.34/5  rDev +15.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

This is a good beer for me as im not much of a beer watever, im not going to bore anyone with details. But other than I like it and one best beers I had in while. Not sure Ft. Bragg has anything to do with it but I am a vet, Good job with the beer scrimshaw.

Serving type: bottle

02-18-2013 04:28:02 | More by stever451

harrymel

Washington

3.24/5  rDev -13.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Bottled: unk

Yellow with white sheet of fine foam. Smells of grain, light herbal hops and some light white grapes. Taste is nice and inline with the style, grainy with straw and noble hop character. LIght bodied with low carb and a wet finish. Nice enough.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 05:40:52 | More by harrymel

horshack7

Massachusetts

4.66/5  rDev +23.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Poured into a Pilsner glass is clear and golden with a two fingers thick.

Aroma: Lemon zest, biscuity malts, light graininess, citrus hop, wisps of nuttiness.

Taste: Very crisp mouthfeel with a malty dryness. Lemon zest, floral hop, buttery and biscuity.

Notes: Top to bottom this is a remarkable Pilsner a nice dry finish and very sessionable. Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2013 00:40:57 | More by horshack7

MRsojourner

Massachusetts

4.05/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

very light pilsner hay aroma.
super clear and golden with a white thick white head that lasts throughout
light taste of spice & lemon with just a touch of sweetness that finishes really dry with a hint of bitterness.
Effervescent and light bodied with plenty of carbonation.
Solid and excellently made

Serving type: bottle

01-18-2013 00:41:56 | More by MRsojourner

tone77

Pennsylvania

3.43/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a brown 12 oz. bottle. Has a golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is mild, some grains are present. Taste is crisp, sweet, grains and hops, very refreshing and easy drinking.. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is a solid beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-21-2012 21:08:55 | More by tone77

ummswimmin

New Jersey

3.58/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

I poured this beer into a fluted glass and got about two fingers of light foam. The head died down quickly leaving a thin scum on the straw colored brew.

Off the top you get very light pilsner smell. There is a light smell from the wheat present and not much more than that. It is just a clean, simple aroma.

The flavor is also very clean and simple. You get the wheat presence as well as some nice hopping.

Overall this is a very easy drinker, as you would expect from the style. I will probably pick up more of this in the summer for my barbeques.

Serving type: bottle

12-16-2012 19:42:04 | More by ummswimmin

TheSixthRing

California

3.88/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance - Pours a crystal clear, bright golden hue with an off-white, finger width head. Fair retention; results in very little to no lace.

Smell - Lemon is the first thing to catch my nose, along with a touch of grass and a bit of faint grain and earth beneath.

Taste - Grain to start, somewhat bready, then a bit of grassy bitterness before giving way to a mellow lemon sourness. Finishes sour with a touch of honey, and with a bit more grain grinding it out underneath.

Mouthfeel - Light in body with lively, crisp carbonation biting the lips and tongue. Goes down smooth and easy.

Overall - Great German style pilsner. Flavors are fairly simple, but pronounced and present a dual layered experience. Really easy to drink. Sessionable.

Serving type: bottle

11-03-2012 02:49:21 | More by TheSixthRing

wvsabbath

West Virginia

3.63/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Serving Type - Bottle

Appearance - Golden tan/yellow, fizzy 1 inch head, some sticky lacing.

Smell - Caramel malts, yeast, pale malts, classic pils malt aroma. Sugars, hops, lemon, a little grassy and herbal.

Taste - Typical caramel/pilsner malty flavor starting off. Not very strong, actually a little watered down. Some sweetness from added sugars and yeasts. Light hop profile, adding a little lemon and grassy flavor. Alcohol is non existant.

Mouthfeel - Very light, tounge gets malts, yeasts and some grassy notes. Palate gets more of the same, with some spices and lemon. Aftertaste is malty and a little watery.

OVerall - Not bad, too weak and watery for me. Very easy to drink, just a little too light on the hops and malts. I can see were alot of people would like this, as i do to, but just way to may better pils out there. Its still worth a drink.

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2012 21:03:06 | More by wvsabbath

pkalix

California

4.2/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

typical yellow-gold; tight, billowy foam head.
definite lager-to-pilsner type of aroma.
definite lager-to-pilsner taste, some good balance. easy to drink.
typical feel for the type.
overall, eh, decent . . . . not much of a fan of pils, but i can see how a few of these could be easily absorbed over a good conversation. still prefer a bit more of an abv but i guess this is typical of the style. i can do a few of these.... heck, i'm a sucker for anything that's seriously crafted- i gotta give it a 4.5 overall. i do like it...

Serving type: bottle

10-27-2012 02:10:01 | More by pkalix

HerculesRM

South Carolina

3.83/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Not much in the way of aroma, but this doesn't reflect the taste which is moderately floral, fresh, and slightly salty. Very satisfying. The mouth feel is perfect for style, not too thick or thin. Not much head, but this could have been the fault of the pourer. I'd drink this again.

Serving type: on-tap

10-19-2012 23:48:58 | More by HerculesRM

callmevince567

4.48/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I drank this beer out of my arrogant Bastard pint class. I have very little experience with pilsner's and it happened to be my last beer in my custom made 6 pack. I was not expecting anything out of the ordinary, however i was blown away. Taste is hard to explain, but the easiest way to explain how this beer tasted was clean and to the point. Was brewed like an authentic german pilsner using the German Purity law and it tasted like it. Tasted like it was brewed with real spring water. Light caramel finish with just the right amount of hops. The absolutely only thing that i would saw, for me was that the carbonation was just a tad overwhelming. outstanding beer A+. Coudos to North Coast Brewing company.

Serving type: bottle

10-19-2012 20:11:16 | More by callmevince567

GoatsUdder

California

4.8/5  rDev +27.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This is my favorite Pilsner. This beer will forever have a place in my heart as one of the most fantastic sessionable beers one can drink.

It has a beautiful straw color and is crystal in appearance.
I have consumed this from the bottle as well as in a glass and I have to say the hops really come out best in a glass. Unlike many pilsners this one has a firm hop profile but not so much in the aroma, however as far as hops go if you're looking for a well balanced lager this is the one for you. This beer has been around for years and it has outsold the BIG THREE on the North Coast year after year.

North Coast local and loyal drinker forever thanks to fantastic beers like this one.

Serving type: on-tap

10-19-2012 00:39:19 | More by GoatsUdder

Mosstrooper

California

3.9/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from 12oz bottle into pilsner glass.

Appearance:Clear, bright golden color with a large, foamy white head that dissipates slowly and leaves behind thick spots of lace.

Smell: Grassy and herbal with sweet and sour citric backing.

Taste: Begins zesty with spice, rounding out to biscuity flavors before finishing grassy with notes of grapefruit.

Mouthfeel: Lighter in body with a crisp, somewhat dry finish.

Overall: A good pilsner overall, and this one packs a good amount of flavor.

Serving type: bottle

10-10-2012 00:59:45 | More by Mosstrooper

bnes09

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +17.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Nice lemon, straw color that turns orange when withdrawn from light. Off-white head is robust and provides plenty of lacing. Excellent retention as well.

Sweet and spicy malt aroma suggesting rye bread. Spicy pine needles contrast with sweet oranges in the nose creating a complex quality.

Complex pale and caramel malts with a hint of rye; sweet, bready and mildly spicy. Sweet citrus fruits, mostly oranges. Hops are assertive and well balanced with an herbal, pine-like snap.

Like to medium bodied. Plenty of carbonation. Smooth in the middle and crisp in the finish.

Very good pilsner. Complex yet balanced. Flavorful and easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

10-02-2012 08:15:24 | More by bnes09

Fatehunter

Oregon

3.68/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Served in a pint glass. Straw colored with half finger of head. Normal pilsener stuff. Had a honey smell to it and some dry grain. Spicy taste, wet bitterness and clean. Crisp and light body with moderate carbonation. A great pils that had a bigger body and flavor than most other pils.

Serving type: on-tap

09-29-2012 01:02:27 | More by Fatehunter

Johnny2stixx

4.35/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Great craft beer. Wonderful bouquet, citrus and flora. Rich, golden color. Sessionable and refreshing. Very appealing and liked by novice craft beer drinker.

I'm a bartender at a very popular Tap Room in Durham, NC. This beer is one of my ace in the holes. I often encounter patrons that are new to craft beer and need guidance. We don't sell Anheuser Busch products which alarms some guests, but North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner allows me to engage guests and challenge their tastes.

Serving type: on-tap

09-10-2012 04:20:39 | More by Johnny2stixx