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Coastal Ale

Anderson Valley Brewing Company
United States·American Pale Ale
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Pronounced aromas of tropical fruits come from Mosaic, Ekuanot and Citra hops, over a light body that is still full of flavor, with a juicy, fruity hop aroma and a crisp finish. Pilsner and wheat malts keep it at 4.5% and 28 IBU. First brewed in 2023 and pitched as a way to help safeguard the ocean, waves and beaches.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by pronounced tropical fruit character from Mosaic, Ekuanot and Citra hops, with distinct notes of pineapple and stone fruit emerging prominently.
also:malty
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coastal Ale

◎ Appearance

Coastal Ale presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and good transparency. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits stable lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident but restrained, appropriate to the session strength and refreshing character.

pale goldenclearmoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by pronounced tropical fruit character from Mosaic, Ekuanot and Citra hops, with distinct notes of pineapple and stone fruit emerging prominently. A supporting backdrop of clean, slightly herbal hop spice and subtle wheat malt sweetness keeps the profile balanced and inviting without overwhelming the senses.

tropical fruitpineapple, stone fruitherbal spicewheat malt

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with juicy tropical and citrus hop flavors developing across the mid-palate. The Pilsner and wheat malt base provides a clean, slightly sweet foundation without heaviness, while hop bitterness remains restrained at 28 IBU, allowing fruit character to remain the focal point through a dry, hop-driven finish.

juicy citrustropical hopcrisp, drylight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with moderate length, fading to a dry, slightly hoppy dryness without astringency. The aftertaste retains echoes of citrus and tropical fruit before dissipating crisply.

dry finishrefreshingcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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