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Cascade Draught

Cascade Brewery Co.
Australia·Australian Lager
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The house version of the Australian draught lager, and for many Tasmanians the taste they grew up with. The nose leads with a resinous, faintly piney hop note over caramelised malt, with a subdued fruitiness sitting behind it. The body is light to medium and softly sweet through the middle, while the bitterness stays moderate rather than cutting. It closes clean and dry, with the hop resin holding on for a moment.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinouscleancaramel
resinous
clean
caramel
piney
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinctive resinous, piney hop character that sits comfortably above a foundation of caramelised malt.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cascade Draught

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A modest white head forms on the pour and maintains gentle lacing around the glass. Carbonation is visibly active, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

pale goldenbright claritygentle lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinctive resinous, piney hop character that sits comfortably above a foundation of caramelised malt. Subdued fruit esters weave through the background, adding subtle complexity without overwhelming the dominant Cascade hop profile.

resinous hoppine needlecaramel maltsubtle fruit

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a soft, light body that carries gentle sweetness through the middle. Caramel malt notes provide roundness, while moderate bitterness arrives without aggression, remaining balanced and integrated rather than sharp or cutting.

light bodysoft malt sweetnessmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish closes clean and dry, with resinous hop character lingering briefly on the palate. A crisp drying sensation frames the aftertaste, characteristic of the style and inviting another sip.

clean dryresinous aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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