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Bad Flash Cascade

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Cascade is the American Pale Ale in Bad Flash's standard range, listed by the brewery as Cascade 12°. It is one of ten beers on that list, which runs from a pale lager through IPA, red IPA and NEIPA to three sour ales and an imperial stout.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
Cascade hops dominate the nose with a pronounced citrus character—grapefruit and orange zest—layered over clean malt undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bad Flash Cascade

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively effervescence. The white head forms quickly and maintains firm adhesion to the glass walls, leaving delicate lacing with each sip. A benchmark appearance for the American Pale Ale style.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Cascade hops dominate the nose with a pronounced citrus character—grapefruit and orange zest—layered over clean malt undertones. The aromatic profile is straightforward and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or adjunct complexity. A textbook expression of noble American hop character.

citrus-forwardgrapefruit, orange zestclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with Cascade hop bitterness arriving cleanly on the palate without astringency. Mid-palate balances light malt sweetness against a measured 38 IBU bitterness; the beer drinks lean and dry rather than full-bodied. Finish is dry and hoppy, with citrus notes persisting without residual sweetness.

crisp, dry finishmoderate bitternessbalanced, lean body

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with citrus and hop resin lingering gently on the palate. Clean decay leaves no cloying aftertaste, inviting another sip.

hop resin, citrusclean, dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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