"Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale"
As my buddy says, everyone has a 3.25 rated Red Ale! I guess that rule applies even to seals!
Recently, my family decided it was time to head out and visit my favorite Walt Disney World attraction. Let’s go to BaseLine Tap House! Honestly, there must have been a lot of built-up tension as there were a lot of families wandering Disney’s Hollywood Studios, taking in attractions and just moving outside of their homes. BaseLine was front row seats for people watching, turning ourselves out to watch families meet Donald and Daisy and enjoy themselves outside in a post-hurricane surrounding.
We grabbed a pretzel because, it’s the law. There was a discussion about how two beer cheese cups would be superior to a beer cheese and mustard, though I enjoyed the tangy spice and let my companion finish the warm liquid cheesy gold. And I grabbed the tall boy pint, or as I view it the best deal at Walt Disney World. Today’s pint reminded me of a trip we took years ago to the California coast, which included chasing dolphins and seals!
Are These North Coast's Brewers?
“Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale” is a 5.4% ABV and 42 IBU Red Ale. I found the sips to be nicely balanced and refreshing, with the added hops giving it a spicer wheat bread flavor. The copper color was one that made me feel the vibes of early fall. With 20 more IBU’s than “Gamorrean Ale”, it packed more flavor than its Star Wars cousin a land away.
“Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale” is brewed by California's North Coast Brewing Company. It is a beer that is renowned for the balance of hop and malt flavors. It has in fact won numerous medals at industry events like the World Beer Championships and the Great American Beer Festival. And while I wouldn’t suggest chasing this brew as an unicorn, it was refreshing, tasty, and now likely part of my regular BaseLine rotation!
North Coast Brewing Company of Fort Bragg, California was founded in 1988, so while not European old, it is at least a medium entry in American craft brewing. And while I’ve had this pint at Midwest haunts, they do distribute to most U.S. markets. I have had their “Old Rasputin” Russian Imperial Stout in non-Central Florida markets, and that is the beer I bestt know this brewery for. I do see this beer as a solid choice when more niche Imperial Stouts are not on hand. North Coast is well-known for philanthropy and sustainability, being a TRUE Platinum Zero Waste Certified operation.
Who Drinks This? If you like Red Ales and have to choose between “Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale” and “Gamorrean Ale” I would take the seal! I see this brew as a 3.5 not 3.25! BaseLine fans who want a balanced, pleasant sip that showcases hops and malts should also grab the biggest pint on tap, really it’s the only size they have (I promise they don’t have two sizes of fills, just say the big one kind tender). I may look to the seasonal pints first, but if that does not tickle my fancy for savoring a brew while watching the crowds, this Red is not one I would turn my seal-like nose from.
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