Scrimshaw Pilsner - North Coast Brewing Co.

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

Hatzilla

California

4.25/5  rDev +13%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Scrimshaw pours a bright straw yellow with a huge white head, leaving some nice lacing behind. Tiny bubbles come up from the bottom of the glass. Scent is malty with some spicy floral hops. Flavor is light, peppery, lemony with some maltiness. Mouthfeel is smooth and oily with medium carbonation, a dry finish and a slight lemon aftertaste. This is a highly drinkable pilsner, very sessionable and perfect for summertime activites that require a low ABV beer. I will definitely revisit this guy. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

09-09-2012 23:09:42 | More by Hatzilla

klukoff

California

3.53/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Cloudy for a pilsner, but a nice amber. Modest head that quickly dissipates, with bubbles consistently bubbling to the top.

S - Light smell, fresh, slightly like the smell of an IPA.

T - A refreshing summer pilsner that tastes like a light IPA. Good bitters and a light hop.

M - Light, with moderate carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

09-06-2012 15:23:52 | More by klukoff

rarbring

Sweden

3.48/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A hazy light amber brew (or dark straw), a white high firm head.

Smelling of tea, earl grey, honey and hay.

Tasting of sweet honey bread, tea and bitter Bergamot oil.

Medium high carbonation, soft texture with small foamy bubbles, a light dry finish.

A really nice sessionable brew.

Serving type: on-tap

09-03-2012 16:09:59 | More by rarbring

BierStein711

Illinois

3.35/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I'm not the biggest fan of Pilsner beers, but this was a pleasant surprise.

Bottle poured into weizen. Two finger off-white head; heavy carbonation

Smells: grain, hop, and wet cereal

Taste: Dry, grainy, and toasty

Mouthfeel: perfect, not too watery.

Best pilsner I've had, alongside Czechvar.

Serving type: bottle

08-06-2012 17:23:00 | More by BierStein711

MattyG85

Minnesota

3.78/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from 12 oz. bottle into a Sam Adams "Perfect Pint" glass.

Appearance: Pours a bright and clear golden orange with a lot of rising bubbles. Huge five finger off white head with decent retention. Leaves lots of clunks of lacing around the glass.

Smell: Nice aroma of bready malts and wheat grains. Big hints of biscuit and crackers with some cereal grains. Some good hints of floral and spicy European hops. Also some hints of citrus lemon and orange. A pretty well balanced aroma.

Taste: Like the smell shows, a nice and light mix of malts, grain, and earthy hops. Bready malts with a taste of biscuit, crackers, and yeast. Cereal wheat grains. Light taste of lemon and orange coming through along with some mildly spicy Noble hops. Flavors are kind of laid back even for the style, but it tastes good.

Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Crisp and refreshing. Starts sweet and finishes fairly drying.

Overall: A decent lighter lager. Has some nice biscuit flavor and hop spice.

Serving type: bottle

07-17-2012 07:04:28 | More by MattyG85

steveh

Illinois

3.45/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Found this on sale at a local that's newly selling micro-brews. I can't recall if I've ever had this one before, maybe on a visit to the west coast.

No dating on the stubby brown bottle.

A -- Clear, deep golden color with a very dense, long-lasting, off-white head. Very Pils-like.

S -- Light graininess and mild DMS.

T -- Grainy, almost nutty character up front that folds into a slightly citric, lightly tart fruitiness. Finish is lightly bready with some mild, spicy hops in the aftertaste. Even some mild tart to sour character in the aftertaste with warming. Not lager-like, but not distracting.

M -- Mouthfeel is fleetingly soft & slick to crisp with a medium-light body.

O -- Not a bad drinker, nothing offensive and very refreshing on another hot day, but lacking in any real Pils character other than the look and some light bitterness in the aftertaste. At $7 a sixer, it wasn't a bad buy, anything more and I'd have probably felt ripped-off.

*Edit: Just reading at the N. Coast web site that this beer has won medals in the category "American Lager Ale." While I'm not sure of the BA's definition, if it's anything close to a Kölsch, and NC had labeled this beer as such, I'd have given it higher marks.

Serving type: bottle

07-16-2012 21:16:33 | More by steveh

sergio1va

California

4.23/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance- Pours to a light copper color with a small tan head.
Hazy body with constant carbonation rising from the bottom.

Smell- Aromas of wheat and citrus notes.

Taste- A hoppy mild bitter taste is part of the first sensations your taste buds will experience. A good overall taste (hence the 4.0 grade) with a mild malt finish.

Overall- A strong choice for a Summer Beer on a Hot Summer Day.

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2012 22:51:53 | More by sergio1va

kangarooAdam59

Wyoming

3.28/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Into my pilsener:

A: bright yellow body gave a small white foamy one finger head appeared with light carbonation feeding into it. No lacing was left.

S: centered around sweet hops with some bitter hops coming in close to the end.

T: slightly oily, perhaps a bit watery, not bad, just not superior.

M: light to medium, balanced very well between wet and dry, nothing off and nothing bad on the tongue.

O: everything was done well with this beer except the taste just wasn't anything to scream about. I think I would have this again.

Serving type: bottle

06-30-2012 00:18:23 | More by kangarooAdam59

KentuckyBrews

3/5  rDev -20.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I was excited to try this beer. Got it @ Whole Foods tonight. Honestly I am a bit disappointed as this doesn't stand out much from a macro pils to me. Part of it is that I am not a huge pils fan to begin with, but when reviewing it objectively I would not prefer this much over a PBR. It has a bit of a bitter taste to it. The smell is pretty good, not skunky. This mouthfeel is generally smooth and not a turn off. Overall this is NOT a bad beer, and I could throw a few back and enjoy. But it is clearly average in my opinion.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2012 02:46:39 | More by KentuckyBrews

DrewSnyc667

Massachusetts

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

On tap into a 16 oz pint glass

A - Bright yellow with an inviting activity level. SLightly hazy almost zero head
S - Bitter hops cut with buttery cake batter
T - Sweetness becomes a bit more pronounced and balances nicely with the oily, bitter hops. Nicely balanced
M - A bit sticky on the tongue
O - Seems a bit more pale lager than pilsener but none the less good drinking. Went great with the SF oysters and little neck chowder

Serving type: on-tap

05-22-2012 02:17:05 | More by DrewSnyc667

kojevergas

California

3.28/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served on-draught into a pilsner glass at the Yardhouse in L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles. Reviewed from notes. Expectations were above average given the brewery.

A: Pours a quarter finger head of fair thickness, fair cream, and poor retention. Colour is quasitransparent dark yellow.

Sm: Barley. Malt. So light me broken nose can barely detect anything.

T: Full bodied simple clean malts, full barley, malt layering, hints of slight cream, soft (i.e. low hardness) water, and hints of fruit-affected malts (citrus, cherry, and some other light ester). Decently balanced and pretty well built. Not particularly subtle or complex. Enjoyable.

Mf: Smooth, wet, and a touch overcarbonated and sharp. Good thickness. Complements the flavour profile.

Dr: Drinkable and enjoyable. I'd have it again. Pairs well with food. Not remarkable, but good for the style. Worth a go for fans of the style.

Low B-

Serving type: on-tap

05-20-2012 01:14:54 | More by kojevergas

kungfupanda

California

3.95/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is a good clean, crisp lager. It is simple as a lager should be, and it was decent priced at 8.49 @ Bevmo in Los Angeles area which is the going rate (low end) for a craft 6 pack. I find my self spending 30 bucks on a 12-pack these days. I am searching for the perfect lager and so far Peroni (yes Peroni) is the closest I've gotten!

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2012 04:19:58 | More by kungfupanda

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

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

A-golden yellow color with a nice white head and good lacing

S-malt and bready with some grassy notes

T-malt and breads with light citrus and some hoppy bitterness

F-light body with medium carbonation, crisp and clean

O-a refreshing pilsener with good flavor

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2012 17:47:52 | More by MDDMD

mactrail

California

3.33/5  rDev -11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Plain and buttery. Pretty forgettable at first acquaintance. Nice appearance with golden color and thin foamy cap. Pretty, even, like sunlight in the tall glass. Slight sandpapery texture in the mouth, and a light body. Pleasantly carbonated on the tongue.

Not too hoppy, especially for the style. A mellower Pilsener. Thoroughly drinkable, and pleasant enough for the low alcohol.

On tap at La Sirena in South Laguna Beach. It was $6 for 15 oz pour, at least they're honest about their "pint" glasses.

Serving type: on-tap

04-08-2012 05:55:02 | More by mactrail

acevenom

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a pint glass. Pours hazy golden with a foamy white head that slowly dissipates, leaving minimal lacing around the sides of the glass. Aromas of lightly toasted malt and grassy hops. It's the sort of smell you'd expect from this style. The flavor is slightly sweet and bready. There's a mild citrus flavor and the hops come in on the back end. The flavor is well-balanced. The mouthfeel is light and creamy, yet also crisp and dry. The carbonation is appropriate and not overpowering, making this very easy to drink. Overall, this is a solid and very drinkable Pils. I would recommend this one.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2012 20:15:30 | More by acevenom

LiquidAmber

Washington

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

Poured into a Gulden Draak tulip. Pours a medium orange amber, thin white head dissipates to a ring, no lacing. Moderate aroma of sweet malt and bready yeast. Light taste of sweet and caramel malt, light fruit. Somewhat dry but sweet finish. Subdued flavors, but well balanced and what flavor is there is pleasant. A good low ABV standby.

Serving type: bottle

03-13-2012 03:30:21 | More by LiquidAmber

Rhettroactive

Virginia

4/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

From tap to shaker pint glass on 3/3/12 at Justin's Cafe in SE DC
*From notes

A: Cloudy lemon in hue. A lovely and fluffy white half finger heads tops the glowing glass of beer. Stellar lacing and a thick, dense white collar rims the glass.

S: A bit malty, yet it's rather subdued overall. Golden grains are the star, but it's not much of a show. It just kinda smells like a beer.

T: Now this is what I'm talking about. What a great Pils! A bit sweet at first, with a strong presence of vanilla cake batter. Unlike many in-class, there isn't a lot of earthy or green qualities to it. As it warms, the palate reveals fresh lemon scone.

M: Pretty damn creamy and thick for a 4.4% ABV session Pils. The carbonation is on point. It's rich enough, and the depth of texture is astounding for such a low key beer.

O: Damnit if I didn't get a kick out of North Coast's Scrimshaw Pilsner. This is easily one of the better German style Pilsners being brewed in America - make that anywhere. And with such a low ABV, it's great to find such flavor without having to wreck myself with too much booze. A big thumbs up from me. Heartily recommended, and something I eagerly look forward to getting into many times again.

Serving type: on-tap

03-04-2012 19:45:11 | More by Rhettroactive

secondtooth

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a nicely transparent golden, with a huge and foamy head that dissipates quickly. Attractive but minimal lace.

Nose is grainy and yeasty. I get some wheat and barley, but little else.

Taste is fairly average, with the barley coming through pretty quickly, and a light citrus tingle in the finish. It's subtle, though. Not bad, but I can't say I'd return to this one anytime soon, either.

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2012 06:28:25 | More by secondtooth

TheCondor

Missouri

3.48/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Received from my father in law as a grab-bag sixer of various beers after I worked my ass off all day hanging insulation in his basement. Beer and pizza, payment doesn’t get much better than that. Poured from a bottle into a pils glass.

Appearance – A nice gold color with an impressive three finger head on a less than aggressive pour. Nice bubbling inside the glass, fairly creamy head, no sign of lacing, but the head sticks around for about a third of the glass.

Smell – Malt, biscuit crackers, yeast, grain….there is a subtle hint of hops in the smell as well. Pretty complex.

Taste – Not necessarily being a pilsner person, I enjoyed this. Nice malts and grain up front, with just a hint of fruity bitter hop in the rear. Very balanced, not too overdone in one direction or the other.

Mouthfeel – Crisp, clean, and dry carbonated finish. Pretty good

Overall – This is a good beer. Although this comes from a guy who generally prefers porters and IPA, this pilsner is fresh, clean, and tasty. I would drink it again for sure, I think it is a good representation of the style.

Serving type: bottle

03-02-2012 02:26:03 | More by TheCondor

tdm168

North Carolina

4.08/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a dark golden color with a half of an inch of dense, white, foamy head that has great retention. The nose has aromas of straw and intense grassy, earthy hops. The flavor is straw-like and slightly lemony with a big, grassy hop finish. The mouthfeel is light and crisp with just a tad too much carbonation.

This is a light and very refreshing beer. It's to style and it's sessionable, and for the style it's full of flavor. I would have this again.

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2012 01:19:54 | More by tdm168

williamjbauer

West Virginia

3.78/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served on tap in 4 oz sampler

A - Clear hay with off white one finger good moderate lacing moderate head retention

S - Malt, hint of lemon

T - Wheat and malt backbone with hint of lemon and little hop bitterness. Where are the hops!

M - light body, moderate carbonation

O - good grass mowing beer but needs more hops

Serving type: on-tap

02-11-2012 14:52:04 | More by williamjbauer

kimbo33

Pennsylvania

4.65/5  rDev +23.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

If I was really picky I would say the beer could be a tad more carbonated, other than that this is the best pilsner I have had to date. Very tasty, nice clean hop taste that doesn't overpower the malt flavor. Nice golden color with tiny bubbles. Great taste, goes down incredibly smooth.

Serving type: on-tap

02-05-2012 22:48:09 | More by kimbo33

WastingFreetime

Wisconsin

4.22/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Reviewed from notes.

Pours out a sunny straw yellow, lightly hazed. One finger of head, no lacing left behind. Smells like a ginseng green sweet tea for some reason... actually it is probably a combination of herbal hopping with a Saaz-like ginseng spiciness. Also I can detect the aroma of a honeyed pale malt underneath that. Everything present in the nose also shows up in the flavor, but there is also a lot of floral and white bread elements that I wasn't able to smell. Body is on the light side of medium thick and sufficiently carbonated for the flavors within. This one is a really tasty German Pilsner.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2012 02:18:48 | More by WastingFreetime