Cascade Brewing Apricot (2015) – American Wild Ale at 7.2% ABV (C$58.05 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 18-Aug-2016, reviewed 23-Jul-2020)
Appearance: clear pale amber with one fat finger of fluffy white head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: stone fruit, oak, lemon zest, light hay funk. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate tart, moderate-low bitter. (9/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-lively carbonation, off-dry moderate tart finish. (4/5)
Probably one of the best Cascades I’ve had. In particular, I found the tartness to be somewhat less aggressive than some of the others. It’s a pleasant combination of stone fruit, barrel notes, citrus, and light funk, and the modest tartness makes it easily drinkable. I won’t get into a discussion of whether it’s even close to worth the price tag, but ignoring that it’s pretty good stuff. (17/20)
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