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North Coast: Pranqster

This Belgian-style strong pale ale is/was brewed by North Coast in Fort Bragg, California, USA. It's achieved an overall score of 72.52%. Based on 2 tastings, the average ABV is 7.60%.

Historical Community Tasting Notes

Preserved from the RateBeer community archive (circa 2000–2018)

cloudy dark orange colour, the initial foam disappears instantanely; very fruity aroma (peach, apricot) with some yeasty notes in the background; full-bodied and sparkling which makes the strong sweetness less obvious; oily; dry and bitter at the end with a long bready and fruity finish (apple, peach); a touch of warming alcohol - a pleasant beer d
Pours gold with a white head. Much less in aroma than others in this style, with a little bit of light fruits and bread. Flavor is too dominated by alcohol, and beer is a bit thin.
Bright refreshing fruitiness...orange juice, clove, spices, and some definite hop bite showing mainly in the peppery finish. Excellent.

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In Book 293 on page 19 (visualisation):

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Date and Time Container Pub/Place and Where Strength ABV Colour Score Components Score Descriptive word(s) Book No.
18th Apr 2009 at 10:10 am bottle (on the train from San Diego to Burbank), , USA 7.60 medium golden and cloudy Taste: 94.12%
Head: 66.67%
Aroma: 60%
Ease: 66.67%
Clarity: 0%
 68.460% Duvel 292
24th Aug 2015 at 11:55 am draft 33 Taps, Hollywood, USA 7.60 light to medium golden and slightly cloudy Taste: 94.12%
Head: 88.89%
Aroma: 68%
Ease: 84.44%
Clarity: 70%
 76.586% candy-spice 610

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Other Beers (etc.) by North Coast

Apart from Pranqster, Hop Horizons lists 11 others by North Coast. These are:
Acme California IPA
Acme California Pale Ale
Blue Star
Brother Thelonious
Le Merle
Old No. 38 Stout
Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
Old Stock Ale 2011 (aged 5 years)
Puck The Beer
Red Seal Ale
Scrimshaw Pilsner Style Ale

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