North Coast Brewing Company's Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale

This beer is another example of why this is a great brewery. Whatever they do, it's done well.

Pours a perfect deep amber with a huge tan head and good carbonation. It's the way this type should look.

Smells great as well. Great balance between a slightly sweet bready malt and slightly grassy and bitter hops. The malt is slightly more prominent.

The taste is reversed, with the bitterness taking the lead. Not grassy, just bitter, with a dry feel to it. The dryness lightens the body a bit, but it's still fairly substantial for an amber. Lingering bitterness stays in the aftertaste. Slight tartness as well, to supplement the bitterness.

Great hoppy amber.