Ale 8 

Named after the popular RRG cola, "Ale 8 One".

12 bolts to anchor

This would have been a lot better if it was cleaned properly when originally put up, and for many years the first bolt had it's hanger cannibalized so it never got any ascents, but it is a cool line with good moves. The approach slab is a good route in itself that should have a mid anchor at the top if it has not already been put in.

From the description, it sounds just as fun as its neighbor. With a typical line for Giant Man, is it really just the lichen that keeps people from getting on this or what?

It doesn't have the flow of Giant Man, but if cleaned up, it is definitely worth doing.

Jeff... you and me... Ale 8 and the Mean Lean... lets do it...

i found it to be pretty tough but with amazing rests between the cruxes... the crux wasnt as fun as the other moves... its a little crumbly and indistinct... all the other rock was solid and aesthetic... i was happy to jam the finger crack to the top but i messed up my index fingers from jamming too hard... there are face holds too but i was too pumped for that :)

Is the lower part of Ale 8 the easy slab/face climb to the immediate left of Cold Feet -> Giant Man? There's an anchor at the top before the roof. It doesn't fit the description of Chicken Heads, so I'm guessing this is the lower part of Ale 8.... Seemed easier than a 5.8, and certainly not a 5.12... maybe 5.6-5.7ish?

Yes. Chicken Head starts from lower down and to the left, and is more steep and featured. If Ale 8 now has a mid-anchor for the slab, that is great. 5.7 for the slab sounds about right from memory.