Barley's Beer Descriptions


Left Coast is a political expression implying that the West Coast of the United States is politically left-wing. The implication is that California, Oregon and Washington (particularly, the coastal counties and cities within those states) vote more often for the Democratic Party than the other states in the west. This phrase plays on the fact that the west coast of the US is found on the left of the contiguous 48 states when viewing a map with north oriented upwards. The left coast also makes some rockin' craft beers.

So we wanted to try our hand at a California Pale Ale (think Sierra Nevada.) A bit lighter in body than our British inspired Barley's Pale Ale, and a brighter hop presence is what we were looking for. We think we found it, and we hope you enjoy it.

The art shows an independent free-spirited woman flashing the peace sign in front of a surfboard. Who is she?

We remembered a cover from a Playboy of our youth. Debbie Elliston graced the September 1970 cover and serves as our model. That issue featured an interview with Peter Fonda, Playboy's Pigskin Preview, A Loving Look at the No-Bra Look and Elke Sommer Au Naturel.

Left Coast. Sounds good.
Left Coast. Looks good.
 Left Coast. Tastes good.

Barley's Left Coast Pale Ale

Style Guidelines: California-style Pale Ale

Rotation Schedule: Spring or summer

Food Pairings: fish and chips with a lemon wedge; smoked salmon paté; sushi; veggie wraps

Body: medium-light to medium

Color: Pale gold

Grain: British pale and American crystal

Bittering Hops: American Cascade

Finishing Hops: American Cascade

Dry Hops: Whole American Cascade

Original Gravity: 1.050

IBUs (estimate): 40

Alcohol By Volume: 5.1%

First Tapped: March 20, 2007


Barley's Smokehouse & Brewpub Ale House No. 2xx 1130 Dublin Road Columbus OH 43215