COAST Smoked Rye Pale Ale

Brewed by COAST Brewing Company
Style: American Pale Ale
North Charleston, South Carolina USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker

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Growler from GBX. Super cloudy orange with thick lacing. Not enough smoke in the aroma, but it is hugely potent with rye and a great citrus backbone too. The palate is creamy, bubbly and slick all at once. Nice stuff. There’s too little smoke in the flavor to really be a strong example of the style, but the flavor is awesome in other ways. Solid rye tartness is highlighted by grassy and citrusy notes. The smoke is only apparent in the flavor but makes it almost taste like a ham sandwich on rye. This is incredibly drinkable and a little different to boot. Amazing offering from Coast.

Huge thanks to funkydelic for sending me this growler. Pours a hazy dark golden orange color with tangerine hues and two finger frothy white head.  Excellent retention slowly fading into a lasting cap that leaves large chunks of soapy lacing behind. Slightly toasty aroma with faint smoke rauchbier elements.  Hints of charcoal and smoke balanced by pale malt as well as some earthy and sweet citrus hops.  Hints of pine, grapefruit and orange peel along with some biscuity malt. Medium bodied and on fuller end with a nice smokey character that doesn’t overpower.  Stronger than aroma suggested with hints of smoke, charcoal, ash and BBQ.  This is excellently balanced by the earthy notes of grass, pine and straw as well as the pale biscuit malt and hop profile.  Slightly earthy/bitter with subtle dryness which compliments the smoke. This is countered by the sweet citrus fruit notes, notably grapefruit, orange peel and mango.  Excellently balanced, extremely flavorful and dangerously drinkable.  

Amazing smoked rye ale, oatmeal adds creaminess what a amazing idea.

Holy cow, I finally came across a smoked beer I can drink. The smoke only graces the finish, with a gentle touch on the malts as the beer fades, preventing any unwanted bongwater flavors. The rye gives nice depth to the beer’s center, providing a mild citric tang, while the hoppy finish coats the smoked fade with familiarity. Woody, tasty, and changes my opinion on a style of beer.