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Pine and herbal notes meet a bready, slightly sweet malt body in this bright, sparkling pale ale, with a mild hoppy finish. Cascade Head, Oregon's only internationally recognized UNESCO Biosphere Region, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and $1 from each pint benefits the Cascade Head Biosphere. 5% ABV, 35 IBU.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalpineybready
herbal
piney
bready
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced herbal and pine characteristics, typical of Cascade hops, layered over a warm, bready malts foundation.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Biosphere Brew

◎ Appearance

Biosphere Brew presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a lively sparkle throughout the glass. A modest white head forms on the pour and recedes to a thin collar with steady lacing along the walls. The beer exhibits fine carbonation and a clean, inviting visual profile.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced herbal and pine characteristics, typical of Cascade hops, layered over a warm, bready malts foundation. A subtle sweetness emerges beneath, adding balance to the forward hop aromatics. The overall impression is fresh and herbaceous without harshness.

herbal, pineybready Malz notesbalanced sweetnessCascade hop forward

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with bready, slightly sweet malt providing an immediate foundation. Mid-palate reveals the herbal and piney character fully, while moderate bitterness integrates cleanly without dominating. The finish carries a crisp, clean hop bitterness that lingers gently, never aggressive.

malty sweetnessherbal-piney mid-palatemoderate bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with a subtle hoppy bite that fades cleanly. The beer's low ABV and restrained IBU make for an easy-drinking conclusion without lingering astringency.

dry, crispgentle hop persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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