Coast Beer Co Discovery Mixed Case

 

I’ve treated myself to a discovery mixed case from CoastBeer Co. I was lucky enough to pick this up when they were running 25% off, but if you’ve missed out on that they currently [at the time of writing] have 15% off on their website if you use the code ‘15OFF’ – and if you miss that too you can sign up to their ‘community’ and you’ll get 15% off your first order.

 

A little bit about Coast Beer Co.

Coast Beer Co. started in 2019. Like many breweries who are breaking out to specialise in alcohol free beers, they are relatively new. However, that doesn’t mean they are lagging behind. Their website tells us that they are “on a mission to shake up the tasteless, mass-produced alcohol free beer of the past”, and from what I’ve experienced they are doing a fine job at it. They started with just two beers and have quickly expanded that range. Each time they have kept true to their mission, after all “it’s about taste, quality and creativity”. You will notice that all of their beers have a distinct eye icon logo. They believe this symbolises being wide eyed, full awakened – present – sober. For me, they are opening my eyes to what alcohol free beer should really be like.

2020 has been a challenging year for most, but you wouldn’t imagine that Coast Beer Co have found it so. Only a month into a global pandemic and national lockdown and they released their 3^rd beer. It was to mark their first anniversary, but happened to coincide with Earth Day. They joined up with Extinction Rebellion to create Hoppy Pale Ale 0.0%. All profits from sales were donated to Extinction Rebellion and to help “avert climate and ecological collapse and build a just, liveable world for all”.

As if that wasn’t enough during the last 8 months… in released a further two beers in June (IPA and DDH IPA) and then their single hop series in August (Idaho7 IPA, Sabro IPA and Centennial IPA). All of their beers are vegan friendly and they are pushing the limits of well-rounded hoppy alcohol free beers that are full of flavour.

Discovery mixed case

Let’s talk through the box then. The discovery mixed case is available as either 12 or 24 cans. Both options contain 6 different beers; Idaho 7 IPA, Sabro IPA, Centennial IPA [their single hop series], IPA, DDH IPA and Sabro Galaxy DDH IPA. They are all 0.0%, vegan friendly and dry hopped – although two of them are double dry hopped… can you guess which ones?

Idaho 7 IPA

This is one of Coast Beer Co’s single hop series beers. Idaho 7 was originally selected from experimental hop varieties being grown in Jackson Hop Farm, Wilder, Idaho and was first released in 2015. I found it was a crisp IPA, with a slight banana taste that is hidden behind the bitterness of the hops. It was a good start to the selection but I hoped for more to come. I gave it 3.25 out of 5.

Sabro IPA

Another of the single hop series. Sabro is the newest aroma hop to be released from the Hop Breeding Co. Full of flavour, getting tropical flavours like pineapple coming through. It wasn’t as hoppy as I was expecting, but for me hops can be over-done – so was a plus for me. 4 out of 5 and a taste for ripping open the others.

Centennial IPA

Wow. Now that is something. Centennial is one of the most well-respected hops since being released in 1990 – and I can see why! A wonderful floral aroma from the hops greets you as you open the can. It’s a smooth as silk and the taste from the hops is simply delicious. A bitter after taste, but nothing more than you would expect. 4.25 out of 5, can they continue to get better?

IPA

Brewed with pilsner and pale all malts to produce a very refreshing session IPA. You get that hit of floral hops with the balance of malts. It’s very smooth with a citrus edge to keep you wanting more. 4 out of 5.

DDH IPA

Featuring everything that is great about the IPA but this special DDH has been treated to twice the amount of hops. This is like the IPA with a hit of adrenaline.  Man, I loved this beer. Wonderfully balanced hitting flavours, hops and malt. They have smashed it with this one. 4.5 out of 5.

Sabro Galaxy DDH IPA

Another double dry-hopped brew, but this one uses Sabro and Galaxy hops as well as pilsner, pale ale and flaked wheat malts. Floral notes and flavours coming from the hops. Lots of hops making their way through, but in a delicate way. There’s a bitterness that gradually gets stronger after a smooth fruity start. Another winner. 4.25 out of 5.

 

Overall, I have been very impressed with this discovery mixed case. What Coast Beer Co have achieved in under two years is phenomenal stuff. They should be really proud of their beers, and if you are lucky enough to spot any of these in a pub then you know you are on to a winner. Unfortunately for now, we’re stuck at home but if you can’t take yourself to the pub then bring the pub to you. This selection gives you 6 fantastic zero alcohol beers, and if you are feeling really flush you can go for the 24 case to make sure you really make the most of the latest lockdown.

 

Written by: Henry Forrest