Ghost Town Necrocat West Coast Pale Ale:
Ghost Town’s Necrocat is a serious throwback to the classic West Coast style, and it absolutely nails it.
From the moment you pour it, you know what you’re in for. It’s a crystal-clear, brilliant gold with a solid, frothy white head that sticks around. The aroma is a straight-up blast of pine and sharp grapefruit, with a hint of something dank and resinous. It’s exactly the kind of hop aroma that got so many of us into craft beer in the first place.
On the first sip, the flavor perfectly mirrors the aroma. You get a nice, crisp bitterness right up front that’s clean and assertive—not harsh or overwhelming. That bitterness is followed by a rush of juicy citrus, primarily grapefruit, and a hint of tangy orange zest.
The piney, resiny character comes through beautifully on the finish, leaving your palate feeling dry and incredibly refreshed.
This beer is a masterclass in balance. The hop intensity is there, but it’s not a one-trick pony. The malt backbone is just sturdy enough to support all those vibrant hop flavors without getting in the way. It’s got a medium body and a crisp, clean finish that makes it remarkably drinkable.
If you’ve been missing the punchy, bitter, and unapologetically hoppy beers that defined the West Coast scene, Necrocat is the beer you’ve been waiting for. It’s a fantastic, flavorful, and incredibly well-made Pale Ale. Don’t let the spooky label fool you—this is a beer for every day, not just for a ghost town.