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rAvg: 4.25
pDev: 10.35%
Reviews: 157
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Brewed by:
Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub visit their website
Oregon, United States

Style | ABV
American Wild Ale |  9.73% ABV

Availability: Rotating. bottle (139), on-tap (18)

Notes:
"This Northwest Style Sour Ale is a blend of soured Triple, Blonde Quad and Golden ales that have been refermented with the fresh pressed juice of white wine grapes. The beer spent more than six months of lactic fermentation and aging in small oak barrels. 9.2% ABV" - Raccoon Lodge website

ABV seems to vary, between 8.33-9.73%
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Reviews by brystmar:
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brystmar

New York

4.1/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

2011 bottle.

Gold body which pours relatively clear for a sour. Still translucent, though most Cascades (or other American Wilds) are much more cloudy. Aroma is dry, filled with grapes and yeast.

Muscat grapes are out in force. Mild sweetness as the tart fruits fade into the yeast. Surprised how much the grapes and oak barrels shine through. White wine tripping balls on peyote thinks it's The Vine. Yeah!

A good sour, though it's far from my favorites from Cascade.

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2012 03:20:47 | More by brystmar
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tut2528

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

05-20-2013 14:05:26 | More by tut2528
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AdamP

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-20-2013 01:51:41 | More by AdamP
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Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-20-2013 00:37:57 | More by NJB145
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5/5  rDev +17.6%

05-18-2013 23:42:35 | More by leftoverburrito
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Lare453

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

05-17-2013 02:07:17 | More by Lare453
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bostonbeans

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-16-2013 23:28:28 | More by bostonbeans
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jkane101

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-15-2013 00:46:54 | More by jkane101
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Washington

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-12-2013 07:23:30 | More by fsck
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sendbeer

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-12-2013 01:18:08 | More by sendbeer
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blackie

Virginia

4.23/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

draft at the barrel house

Served in a stubby chalice, the beer is a deep, golden color with a frothy white head. The nose is loaded with oaky white whine and white grape notes. Sweet malt. Following are earth, pear, and belgian yeast. The flavors follow suit, with an additional light tart. Light-medium bodied with a lively carbonation. Not my favorite Cascade, but unique and enjoyable.

Serving type: on-tap

05-07-2013 03:34:07 | More by blackie
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SMITHAND

Oregon

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-06-2013 16:55:34 | More by SMITHAND
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Beerandboards

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4.5/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2011

A - pours a hazy apricot type color. Just a bit hazy/cloudy. Super tall, loose head. Dissipates at a medium pace (points if you get the reference).

S - lots of tart/sourness, apples, cherries, white wine, some funk that grows more pronounced as it warms, musty smells come out as well.

T - nicely sour. Smooth punch of sour to start, just a touch of the vinegar notes, lots of sour fruit, apples, some grape, the white wine notes are there big time in the finishing stages. Nice element of funkiness comes in at the end.

M - very good. Avoids getting syrupy and stays crispy smooth throughout.

O - another excellent sour from cascade.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 18:53:21 | More by Beerandboards
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leftstagebrew

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

05-04-2013 19:19:56 | More by leftstagebrew
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ngeunit1

California

4.33/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Slightly hazy golden-orange with a finger of frothy white head. Fades normal.

S - Tart grapes, funky Brett and other yeasts, oak, vanilla, lactic acid, lemon and other citrus zests, barnyard funk.

T - Sweet grainy malts, tart grapes and other stone fruits, oak, vanilla, funky Brett and other sour yeasts, lactic acid, lemon and other citrus zests, barnyard funk.

M - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth with a tart, funky, and dry finish.

D - Great sour beer. Great smoothness and overall balance.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 23:36:18 | More by ngeunit1
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4/5  rDev -5.9%

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4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

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California

3/5  rDev -29.4%

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4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

04-05-2013 15:11:18 | More by Anonymous1
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4.25/5  rDev 0%

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4/5  rDev -5.9%

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Cascade The Vine from Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub
94 out of 100 based on 349 user ratings.