Cascade The Vine - Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub

zeledonia

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

2011 vintage. Enjoyed 15 August 2012, reviewed from notes.

Appearance is typical for a sour: pale golden yellow, clear, with half-finger of white head that quickly fizzles out. The head gives that sizzly sound as it quickly dissipates.

Smell is a really smooth mellow lemony sour, combined with white grape an a light oaky aroma. The blend of the sour and the grape is incredible - perfectly flat, all the way across. Really gentle, delicate, and smooth aromas.

Taste is so freaking good. It's really two elements: that same lemony sour, and a relatively sweet white grape. But the two of them are integrated so well that I can't imagine it being any better. Elegant and complex despite its simplicity.

Mouthfeel has tingly carbonation, light body.

A super smooth, mellow sour. This beer wowed everyone, even my friend who wasn't really interested in trying a sour. Absolutely fabulous, pure, and clean. One of the stunning things is the complete lack of downsides. Just delicious. Right now I'm wishing I'd bought a case of it, instead of just a single bottle.

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2012 06:15:49 | More by zeledonia

theveganbrewer

Oregon

4.73/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Another great beer from Cascade Brewing, I am lucky to live a few minutes from the Raccoon Lodge and get to try just about everything they release. This is one of their finest beers. It appears pretty dark, but it's so bright, sour, and refreshing. Love it.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 19:50:03 | More by theveganbrewer

mixed_master7

Florida

4/5  rDev -5.9%

06-15-2013 22:42:03 | More by mixed_master7

GimmeGumballHead

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

06-14-2013 14:19:08 | More by GimmeGumballHead

AlexChillton

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

06-14-2013 07:13:12 | More by AlexChillton

ste5venla

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

06-12-2013 00:21:53 | More by ste5venla

beerloverofbham

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

06-11-2013 16:30:29 | More by beerloverofbham

Retail1LO

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev 0%

06-11-2013 00:18:36 | More by Retail1LO

grittybrews

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

06-10-2013 04:49:20 | More by grittybrews

volta

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

06-09-2013 04:09:00 | More by volta

scottfrie

California

4.13/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

2011 vintage. 750ml bottle into snifter.

A: Pours a slight hazy golden with a finger of bubbly white head that slowly faded into a fuzzy film and collar leaving wispy lace down the glass.
S: Lightly tart, lightly dry notes of white grapes and woody dry oak, vinous white wine, slight golden fruit, and slight peach.
T: Follows the nose with flavors of white grape, vinous oak barrel, and golden fruits in the finish. More fruit develops as it warms, and I get a hint of mint and bubblegum yeast.
M: Clean but not as dry or crisp as I was expecting. Medium-fuller body, fizzy active bubbly carbonation. The foamy carb adds some lightness to the mouthfeel.
O: Really solid wine barrel sour, smooth but not as dry as I like nor as crisp. Really enjoyable flavor though.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 03:32:06 | More by scottfrie

beergorrilla

Michigan

4/5  rDev -5.9%

06-06-2013 03:28:51 | More by beergorrilla

Zaphog

Michigan

4/5  rDev -5.9%

06-06-2013 00:48:30 | More by Zaphog

Geno206

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

06-03-2013 06:24:02 | More by Geno206

montrealbcr89

Quebec (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

06-02-2013 17:30:59 | More by montrealbcr89

oldp0rt

Quebec (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev 0%

06-02-2013 14:15:10 | More by oldp0rt

westcoastbeerlvr

California

4/5  rDev -5.9%

06-02-2013 06:45:43 | More by westcoastbeerlvr

judkinst

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-27-2013 16:54:29 | More by judkinst

stealth

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-27-2013 06:06:58 | More by stealth

Abrengle

Washington

5/5  rDev +17.6%

05-23-2013 01:27:36 | More by Abrengle

tut2528

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

05-20-2013 14:05:26 | More by tut2528

AdamP

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-20-2013 01:51:41 | More by AdamP

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-20-2013 00:37:57 | More by NJB145

leftoverburrito

Oregon

5/5  rDev +17.6%

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

Lare453

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

05-17-2013 02:07:17 | More by Lare453