Hoopy character and Initial taste okay but metallic aftertaste. Similar to their Pale ale.

NORTH COAST IPA S5L2F2T4O9: Looks like a pale lager except for the head. Does have a hoppy aroma but it is very meek compared to most IPA. Taste is more soft than most IPA, probably should be rated as an APA. My palate says it does have a bitterness that builds thru the session but it never goes over the top. Not on style, probably IPA is the wrong style for this. Not bad, even for a lager lover which means if you prefer IPA you probably will not find it offensive enough. Finish is not as intense or las lasting compared to other IPA. One of the better IPA IMHO. On par with Founder, 2 hearted and weinhards. Not quite as good as Snapperhead Butternuts.

Poured into a pint glass. Murky goldenrod with an ivory head that leaves some nice lacing. Aroma is one part herbal hops and one part pineapple/grapefruit hops. Flavor is hop-forward, with pine needles and citrus over homemade biscuity malt. There’s an unpleasant tinge of minerals and sourness in the finish. High carbonation, in fact this is like drinking hoppy Perrier; even the mineral note fits. Thin bodied and short on the finish. Could stand a more flavorful malt profile and more bittering hops.

12oz bottle. Pours golden orange with white head. Aroma is floral hops, citrus and malt. Flavor is hops, citrus, and malt. Finishes bitter. Mouthfeel is pretty good. Has a tart bitterness at end which really throws flavor off. Could use more malt to bring better balance to the brew.

Golden orange, hoppy, citrus, malty, fruity, lemon peel, little floral, little piney, little spice.