Now this, ladies and gentlemen, is a beer. Unfortunately I did not have the proper glassware for this Belgian Style Ale, so it won't look as magnificent as it truly should (once I get a new picture I'll replace the current one).
The Pranqster pours a deep golden orange with a hazy unfiltered body and a fizzy head that dissipates extremly quickly, leaving little lacing. Strong fruity smells of bananas and apples emanate with honey and hop tones. When drinking, the hops are quite prominently in the forefront but are masterfully mixed with the fruit flavors of apple and banana to give a full flavor while still maintaining a refreshing quality. The texture is equally balanced with a full bodied feel that's just perfectly thick to minorly coat the chops while still keeping a perfectly moderate amount of carbonation to offset any overly imposing thickness. The drinkability is as high as Snoop Dogg on this one, definitely a session beer for the ages! Just watch out, it's a 7.6%, but it sure doesn't taste like it.
What really makes this beer a winner is it's perfected balance in its flavor and texture. Many breweries seek to achieve such equilibrium in a beer, and North Coast Brewing are one of the few that have succeeded.
Final Grade - 10/10
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