Pranqster - North Coast Brewing Co.

semihobo

Michigan

4.38/5  rDev +9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

First BSPA I've had, in a growler. Yum.

Cloudy appearance, nice bubblage. Nice lacing for most of the pints, although I didn't let them sit long. Small bubbles, head responded well to how aggressive my pours were, although could have had bigger heads. Very alluring pints screaming "drink me!"

Mix of wheat and Belgian smells, spices like coriander and a lot of fruit. Some hops, some malts, good yeast action -- delicious. Touch of dairy, like 2% milk in place of skim. I haven't had rivals to this beer but it is really something. I can share it with total rookies or experienced beer drinkers. Lots going on here that you can dissect but you can also just close your eyes and taste the goodness.

Very dairy textured, like rich cream with some pleasant bubbles. The mouthfeel is worst when your mouth is empty - it needs more.

Great drinkability. The high alcohol is hidden -- I was planning on driving, but after having a pint and some I checked the ABV and realized why I felt funny. Quaffable! Few beers are this good AND accessible. As it warmed, it got a little worse, otherwise a 5 on drinkability... I don't think it would be in glasses long enough to get warm with some folks. Dangerously good, this is quenching and complex.

Serving type: growler

08-15-2005 06:10:05 | More by semihobo

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-25-2013 14:16:08 | More by Slatetank

vicsju1991

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -31.6%

05-25-2013 08:47:15 | More by vicsju1991

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -19.2%

05-24-2013 20:55:40 | More by Phillyz

foxyaardvark27

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +18.2%

05-24-2013 19:19:21 | More by foxyaardvark27

beerguy36

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-24-2013 01:40:49 | More by beerguy36

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-23-2013 15:50:07 | More by InspectorBob

MBlakeshow16

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-22-2013 06:43:02 | More by MBlakeshow16

HollyHops

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-22-2013 04:35:16 | More by HollyHops

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-21-2013 18:25:10 | More by johntfox

bigpoppa67

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +18.2%

05-21-2013 03:55:36 | More by bigpoppa67

CDCNAM

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-20-2013 16:22:18 | More by CDCNAM

NJB145

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-20-2013 00:56:55 | More by NJB145

craftbrew502

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-20-2013 00:45:38 | More by craftbrew502

mwar

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -12.9%

05-19-2013 13:50:39 | More by mwar

capnamerica

Arkansas

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-19-2013 03:49:15 | More by capnamerica

mattsucks

Ohio

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-18-2013 14:16:54 | More by mattsucks

Robert_Ray

Arizona

4.76/5  rDev +18.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

Wow! This one blew me away. I was expecting a good ale based on the reviews, but wow! Fruit and honey notes. Strong alcohol at 7.8% and a nice feeling afterward. Belgian Ales are my favorite and I like finding an American beer that is up there with Chimay and Duvel (which are of course, gifts from God).

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 02:27:48 | More by Robert_Ray

THEOPTIMATOR88

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-16-2013 02:49:01 | More by THEOPTIMATOR88

Dizzy242

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-16-2013 00:36:35 | More by Dizzy242

Zimm

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-15-2013 18:27:47 | More by Zimm

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

05-15-2013 16:44:49 | More by twenty5

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-15-2013 14:21:04 | More by touchmeimsac

JoyHelfrich

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-15-2013 05:42:47 | More by JoyHelfrich

KingEdward

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

05-14-2013 23:30:13 | More by KingEdward