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Kaskade

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A beer with a good amount of American hops, giving a light fruity and floral taste followed by bitterness. The brewery files it under ale on its range page. It is one of the year-round ales alongside Kornmo' and RAN. Cascade is an American aroma hop released in 1971, bred in the USDA programme at Oregon State University; the range page does not name the hops used in Kaskade.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityfloralhoppy
fruity
floral
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic American hop aromatics, with pronounced fruity and floral notes that emerge immediately.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaskade

◎ Appearance

Kaskade presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively presentation typical of a well-crafted pale ale. Light catches the beer cleanly, revealing its translucent amber-gold body.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic American hop aromatics, with pronounced fruity and floral notes that emerge immediately. Cascade hops deliver subtle citrus undertones alongside delicate floral character, while a light malty backbone provides gentle support without overwhelming the hop profile. The overall effect is clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidized notes.

fruity hopsfloralsubtle citrusclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light fruity and floral hop flavors that transition smoothly through the mid-palate, where a moderate bittering presence becomes apparent. The bitterness is balanced and measured, building gradually rather than dominating, while a light malty sweetness anchors the beer and prevents it from becoming one-dimensional. The finish dries cleanly with lingering hop bitterness.

balanced bitternesshoppylight maltcrisp palate

◑ Finish

The beer concludes with a dry, refreshing aftertaste that showcases the residual hop bitterness and a subtle citrus note. The finish is medium in length, leaving the mouth clean and eager for the next sip.

dry finishrefreshinghoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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