Cascade Brewing Shoots for the Stars with Limited Release of Comosaic

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Cosmosaic in early February 2021.

Developed to bring hoppy Sour Ales to an otherworldly level, Cosmosaic is a “Sour Blond Ale aged in oak barrels for up to 10 months followed by a late addition of Mosaic hops.” Coming in at a super sessionable 4.4% ABV, Cosmosaic “[brings] hoppy harmony to the cosmic complexity of sour beer.”

Cosmosaic is available now at Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Lodge at Cascade Brewing – and is actively making its way into distribution. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 12 oz. cans at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Cascade Brewing’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Cosmosaic from Cascade Brewing

Release – Limited; early February 2021
Style – American Sour Ale
ABV – 4.4%
Featured Hops – Mosaic
Treatment – Sour Blond Ale aged in oak barrels for up to 10 months followed by a late addition of Mosaic hops
Availability – 12 oz. cans

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Cascade Brewing & Portland Bitters Project Collaborate on Contemporary Fashion

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Contemporary Fashion, a cocktail-inspired collaboration with Portland Bitters Project (Portland, Oregon), in early January 2021.

Carefully crafted to be a “tribute to the Old Fashioned cocktail,” Contemporary Fashion is “Sour Quad Ale aged in Bourbon barrels for up to two years with orange peel, then infused with aromatic bitters made by Portland Bitters Project.” Coming in at 12.2% ABV, Contemporary Fashion “captures notes of bourbon and fresh orange peel with a complex botanical bouquet and a soft malt sweetness.”

Contemporary Fashion debuted at Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Lodge at Cascade Brewing – on January 8 and entered distribution on Monday, January 11. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 4-packs of 250ml slim cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Cascade’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Contemporary Fashion from Cascade Brewing & Portland Bitters Project

Release – Limited; January 8, 2021
Style – American Sour Ale
ABV – 12.2%
Treatment – Sour Quad aged in Bourbon barrels for up to two years with orange peel, then infused with aromatic bitters from Portland Bitters Project
Availability – 4-packs of 250ml cans & draft

Cascade Brewing Spices Up the Holidays with Release of Cocoa Cardamom

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Cocoa Cardamom (2018) on Friday, December 4.

Here to supply you with a unique and flavorful option to enjoy this Holiday Season, Cocoa Cardamom (2018) is a “blend of sour blond ales aged in oak wine barrels and foudres for up to two years followed by late infusions of Dutch cocoa powder, cardamom seeds and fresh orange zest.” These ingredients combine to “[capture] a remarkably complex spectrum of flavors . . . [ranging] from notes of dark chocolate to bright citrus fruit and fragrant cardamom.” The ABV for Cocoa Cardamom varies from 8.7% in 500ml bottles and on draft to 9.8% in 250ml cans.

Cocoa Cardamom (2018) is scheduled to release at Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Lodge at Cascade Brewing – on December 4 and will enter distribution shortly after that date. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 4-packs of 250ml cans, 500ml bottles and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Cascade Brewing’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Cocoa Cardamom (2018) from Cascade Brewing

Release – Limited; December 4, 2020
Style – American Sour Ale
ABV – 8.7% in 500ml bottles & draft | 9.8% in 250ml cans
Treatment – A blend of sour blond ales aged in oak wine barrels & foudres for up to two years followed by late infusions of Dutch cocoa powder, cardamom seeds & fresh orange zest
Availability – 4-packs of 250ml cans, 500ml bottles & draft

Cascade Brewing Releases Roadside Chai in 250ml Slim Cans

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Roadside Chai (2018) in early November 2020.

Arriving as Cascade’s second Sour Ale Project to be packaged in 250ml cans (the brewery’s recommended individual serving size for its lineup of Northwest Sour Ales), Roadside Chai is a Sour Red Ale “aged in oak wine barrels and foudres for up to two years then infused with a house-made masala chai spice blend.” Coming in at 8.5% ABV, Roadside Chai “offers flavors of black tea, cinnamon, clove, peppercorns, cardamom, ginger and vanilla complemented by the roasty, dark fruit notes of the base beer.”

“Earlier this year we released our first barrel aged sour beer in a can and the response was overwhelmingly positive,” said Greg Laird, co-owner of Cascade Brewing. “We’re excited to introduce a 250ml slim can to our lineup and offer our fans a modern alternative to the standard can, one which allows them to enjoy their favorite sour beer in smaller quantities.”

Roadside Chai (2018) hit Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Lodge at Cascade Brewing – on November 6 and is rolling out into distribution now. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 4-packs of 250ml cans, 500ml bottles and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Cascade Brewing’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Roadside Chai (2018) from Cascade Brewing

Release – Limited; November 6, 2020
Style – American Sour Ale
ABV – 8.5%
Treatment – Aged in oak wine barrels & foudres for up to two years then infused with a house-made masala chai spice blend
Fun Fact – Roadside Chai is named after “the traditional masala chai (meaning ‘spiced tea’) served from roadside stalls across India”
Availability – 4-packs of 250ml cans, 500ml bottles & draft

Cascade Brewing Introduces Encyclopedia Botanica As Newest Sour Ale Project

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Encyclopedia Botanica 2018 on Friday, October 2.

Named after the “encyclopedic collection of seeds, berries, spices, flowers, and fruit” featured in the recipe, Encyclopedia Botanica is a “sour blond ale aged in oak wine barrels for up to two years with late infusions of elderflowers, orange peel and Cascade’s own unique blend of gin botanicals.” Coming in at 8.7% ABV, Encyclopedia Botanica comes together to be a “cocktail-inspired sour beer blend [that] delivers a comprehensive compendium of flavors from A to Z.”

Encyclopedia Botanica 2018 will debut at Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Lodge at Cascade Brewing – on October 2 and distribution will follow shortly after the on-site release. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 500ml champagne bottles and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Cascade Brewing’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Encyclopedia Botanica (2018) from Cascade Brewing

Release – Limited; October 2, 2020
Style – American Sour Ale
ABV – 8.7%
Treatment – Sour blond ale aged in oak wine barrels for up to two years with late infusions of elderflowers, orange peel & Cascade’s own unique blend of gin botanicals
Availability – 500ml bottles & draft

Cascade Brewing Releases Cans of Pistil Whipped and Sang Rouge

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Can Release of both Pistil Whipped and Sang Rouge on Thursday, September 17.

After successfully introducing their fans to cans of their Northwest Sour Ales in January of this year, Cascade Brewing is continuing to expand this program by packaging the following two offerings in 12 oz. cans for the first time ever (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s press release):

  • Pistil Whipped – Originally brewed for Cascade Brewing’s Sour Flower Fest, Pistil Whipped is a blend of sour blond ales aged in oak wine barrels with late infusions of saffron and chamomile. Pouring a rich golden-yellow from the saffron’s distinct color, this unique botanical blend captures saffron’s earthy, hay-like spice character with gentle floral and honey notes from the chamomile tea. ABV – 7.7% ABV
  • Sang Rouge – Sang Rouge first appeared in Cascade’s portfolio in 2010 and was last blended in 2015. This latest project is a blend of sour red ales aged in select red wine barrels and oak puncheons for up to two years. Highlighting the depth and complexity of our base red ale without the influence of additional fruits or spices, this rare project features notes of roasted red malts, dried currants, aged red wine and toasted oak. ABV – 7.1% ABV

“We’ve seen incredible enthusiasm for our sour beers in cans since launching the program back in January, so we’ve decided to continue expanding our canned offerings with these new releases,” said Kevin Martin, Cascade Brewing Director of Brewery Operations. “Clearly the benefits of the can format resonate with craft drinkers, and we are happy to meet that growing demand. We will continue to offer our bottle-conditioned Northwest Sour Ales in 500ml bottles as the best packaging for long-term aging and quality preservation, while the can packaging is ideal for sours ready to be enjoyed fresh.”

Cans of Pistil Whipped and Sang Rouge will hit Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Lodge at Cascade Brewing – on September 17 and limited distribution will follow shortly after the on-site release. You can expect to find these two Limited Release offerings available in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans in select areas located within Cascade Brewing’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Cascade Brewing Set to Release Framboise Northwest

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Framboise Northwest 2019, the brewery’s newest Northwest Sour Ale, on Friday, September 4.

Developed to serve as a “Northwest-style interpretation of the traditional raspberry ales of the old world,” Framboise Northwest is a “blend of sour blond ales aged in oak wine barrels for up to two years with locally grown raspberries.” Coming in at 7.9% ABV, the “clean [and] tart” Framboise Northwest “celebrates the bountiful berry farms of the Pacific Northwest.”

Framboise Northwest 2019 will debut at Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Lodge at Cascade Brewing – on September 4 and distribution will begin on September 14. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 500ml bottles and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Cascade Brewing’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Framboise Northwest 2019 from Cascade Brewing

Release – Limited; September 4, 2020
Style – American Sour Ale
ABV – 7.9%
Treatment – Blend of Sour Blond Ales aged in oak wine barrels for up to two years with locally grown raspberries
Availability – 500ml bottles & draft

Cascade Brewing Introduces Mango Road as Its Newest Northwest Sour Ale

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Mango Road 2019 on Friday, August 14.

Brewed to tell the story of a “cross-continental journey of flavors from Oceania and Southeast Asia across Eurasia to South and Central America, ending at last in the Pacific Northwest,” Mango Road is a “sour blond ale aged in oak wine barrels for up to 18 months then fermented with mangoes and infused with jasmine flowers and pink peppercorn.” Mango Road comes in at 8.3% ABV.

Mango Road 2019 will debut at Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Lodge at Cascade Brewing – on August 14 and distribution will follow shortly after the on-site release. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 500ml bottles and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Cascade Brewing’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Mango Road 2019 from Cascade Brewing

Release – Limited; August 14, 2020
Style – American Sour Ale
ABV – 8.3%
Treatment – Sour Blond Ale aged in oak wine barrels for up to 18 months then fermented with mangoes & infused with jasmine flowers & pink peppercorn
Availability – 500ml bottles & draft

Cascade Brewing Packages Honey Ginger Lime & Honeycot in Cans for First Time

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release Honey Ginger Lime and Honeycot on Friday August 7.

Known to be two of Cascade Brewing’s most popular Northwest Sour Ales at its Portland-area pubs, Honey Ginger Lime and Honeycot will now finally be packaged for the “first time in the brewery’s history” and venture out for full distribution. Here’s the full rundown on these two incredibly thirst-quenching brews (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s press release):

  • Honey Ginger Lime – A sour rye ale aged in oak barrels and foudres for up to 10 months with candied ginger and lime zest, followed by a late infusion of fresh ginger, more lime and local wildflower honey. Lightly sour with a kiss of honey sweetness, Honey Ginger Lime offers an ideal balance of complexity and refreshment. ABV – 6%
  • Honeycot – A sour blond ale aged in oak wine barrels for up to 16 months with fresh Northwest-grown apricots and a late addition of local wildflower honey. ABV – 7.1%

Cans of Honey Ginger Lime and Honeycot will hit Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Lodge at Cascade Brewing – on August 7 and distribution will follow shortly after the on-site release.  You can expect to find both of these Limited Releases available in 12 oz. cans at select craft beer-focused establishments located Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Cascade Brewing’s distribution area. Prost!

Cascade Brewing Bottles Nectarine Dream for the First Time

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Nectarine Dream 2019 on Friday, July 10.

Releasing for the first time ever in bottles, Nectarine Dream 2019 (7.5% ABV) is a “blend of sour blond ales aged in oak barrels and foudres for up to 18 months, then naturally fermented with fresh, Northwest grown nectarines and aged on the fruit for an additional five months.” To ensure that the added fruit is represented properly in Nectarine Dream, the crew at Cascade “hand [processed] each piece of fruit to ensure full ripeness before adding it to the tank and [employed] traditional wine making techniques that help capture the purest expression of the nectarine as well as the time and place in which it was grown.”

Nectarine Dream 2019 will officially release at Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Lodge at Cascade Brewing – on July 10 and distribution will follow shortly after the on-site release. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 500ml bottles & on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Cascade Brewing’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Nectarine Dream 2019 from Cascade Brewing

Release – Limited; July 10, 2020
Style – American Sour Ale
ABV – 7.5%
Treatment – “A blend of sour blond ales aged in oak barrels & foudres for up to 18 months, then naturally fermented with fresh, Northwest grown nectarines & aged on the fruit for an additional five months”
Availability – 500ml bottles & draft