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Cascade Lager

Cascade Brewery Co.
Australia·Australian Lager
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Known in Tasmania simply as Blue, this is the full-strength lager of the range. A high share of pale malt with a touch of dark crystal gives it a bright gold colour and a rounder body than the strength suggests. The aroma is fresh and lightly fruity, with a grassy, faintly spicy hop character from locally grown Pride of Ringwood; the malt reads as light bread crust rather than sweetness. Bitterness stays balanced, the finish crisp.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Malt-forward 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
grassycleanbready
grassy
clean
bready
fruity
spicy hop
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, lightly fruity notes and a pronounced grassy character from Pride of Ringwood hops, lending a faintly spicy, herbaceous quality.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cascade Lager

◎ Appearance

Bright gold hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively yet refined, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustain the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, lightly fruity notes and a pronounced grassy character from Pride of Ringwood hops, lending a faintly spicy, herbaceous quality. Supporting these hop-driven impressions is a light bread-crust malt profile that avoids sweetness, creating an inviting and crisp aromatic balance.

fresh, fruitygrassy, spicy hopbread crustclean

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and immediate, with a soft, rounded body that belies the modest 4.8% alcohol. The mid-palate balances crisp malt character with a restrained bitterness and lingering herbal, grassy hop notes, while maintaining composure and drinkability throughout.

crisp maltbalanced bitternessgrassy finishsoft body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with a crisp aftertaste that fades smoothly without lingering harshness. The overall impression is refreshing and food-friendly, leaving no astringency or cloying sweetness.

crisp, dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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