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Cascade Bright Ale

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Named for its clarity rather than its colour, this all-malt ale replaced the brewery's low-carbohydrate beer in 2015. Crystal malt in the mash gives a golden hue and a mild toffee sweetness, while Galaxy and Cascade supply the aroma: stone fruit and passionfruit over a floral note. Pride of Ringwood carries a moderate bitterness that keeps the finish crisp rather than sweet, and the body stays light.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycaramelfloral
fruity
caramel
floral
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Stone fruit and passionfruit notes lead the bouquet, with a supporting floral undertone that rounds out the top.
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cascade Bright Ale

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity, true to the beer's name. Fine white head forms with moderate retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a gently effervescent column.

bright goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Stone fruit and passionfruit notes lead the bouquet, with a supporting floral undertone that rounds out the top. The Edelhopfen character is restrained and refined, allowing subtle sweet Malz notes to emerge beneath. No harsh phenolic or solvent notes; the overall impression is clean and inviting.

stone fruitpassionfruitfloralnoble hop

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp with a gentle toffee sweetness from crystal Malz. Mid-palate remains focused and dry without becoming thin, with the moderate bitterness from Pride of Ringwood providing structure and preventing any cloying character. The finish pivots decisively toward hop bitterness rather than residual sweetness.

toffee sweetnesshop bitternessdry palatecrisp finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium length with a clean, dry aftertaste. The bitterness lingers pleasantly without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

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