Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale - North Coast Brewing Co.

troysoy2

Pennsylvania

4.4/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Possibly a bit too aggressive of a pour yields a finger and a half of luscious, tight cappuccino foam-like head. The body is a deep amber, captivating, and well carbonated. Awesome retention, and great lacing.

The smell is well-hopped, but not quite to IPA proportions. Grassy hops and bready, mid-to-light malt. Just a hint of herbal, even pilsener-esque hop content.

Definitely a crisp, clean, balanced taste. Hop-forward for the style, perhaps, but it is quickly evened out by a generous helping of malt. Mouthfeel fits the taste well, and is really close to being ideal. Nice, grassy, fresh lemon aftertaste leaves you really wanting more.

I am thoroughly impressed with this offering from North Coast. If I could, I would keep a sixer of this around at all times.

Serving type: bottle

12-21-2011 08:38:50 | More by troysoy2

RabbiX

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +21.2%

06-19-2013 20:26:14 | More by RabbiX

Sesam

Sweden

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

06-19-2013 20:06:41 | More by Sesam

RyV

California

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

06-18-2013 05:57:42 | More by RyV

Troville1990

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-18-2013 05:46:43 | More by Troville1990

JustCamIt

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-15-2013 13:09:07 | More by JustCamIt

WingsInStripes

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2%

06-15-2013 01:32:59 | More by WingsInStripes

rlee1390

Indiana

3.59/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A-Clear amber, one finger head, not much carbonation.

S-Extremely malty, caramel, and grass. No hops.

T-Extremely malty (maybe it is old but no bottle date), caramel and grass, no hops or bitterness.

M-Medium bodied, some carbonation.

O-I'm hoping the bottle was past due, the malt flavors were ok but the lack of balance destroyed the beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 01:15:34 | More by rlee1390

runlikeakenyan

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

06-14-2013 23:01:54 | More by runlikeakenyan

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-14-2013 15:07:18 | More by KStark

Riik3

Georgia

4/5  rDev +2%

06-14-2013 14:54:07 | More by Riik3

RainbowDash

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

06-11-2013 20:36:09 | More by RainbowDash

BrockLanders

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-08-2013 20:42:48 | More by BrockLanders

RBassSFHOPit2ME

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-07-2013 18:03:32 | More by RBassSFHOPit2ME

Giantspace

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

06-06-2013 01:31:40 | More by Giantspace

IPAchris

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-01-2013 21:30:49 | More by IPAchris

DenverBigRed

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-31-2013 22:56:11 | More by DenverBigRed

Ragnarok88

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +2%

05-31-2013 22:22:47 | More by Ragnarok88

SimonTja

Sweden

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-31-2013 13:19:44 | More by SimonTja

Steezballs

California

4/5  rDev +2%

05-31-2013 04:32:33 | More by Steezballs

bconsidine

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-27-2013 15:21:35 | More by bconsidine

DbbC

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -29.8%

05-27-2013 05:07:17 | More by DbbC

jaweed1

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

05-25-2013 01:41:14 | More by jaweed1

FetMule

Sweden

3/5  rDev -23.5%

05-24-2013 08:54:17 | More by FetMule

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-21-2013 18:25:43 | More by johntfox