Point Cascade Pale Ale
Last beer of a mixed six pack I put together to try the three Point beers that I recently noticed had made their way to Nebraska. Appearance: Poured from the 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. The beer is an orangey-copper color. Like the other Point beers it is completely clear. My pour produced a nice white head about a half inch in height. Faded to a partial cover and ring around the glass that leaves a llittle lacing. Smell: Aromatic hops. I assume that the name Cascade Pale Ale is derived from the use of Cascade hops. The scent is floral, with a little piney aroma as well. Taste: A bit of caramel malt, followed by bitter hops. Piney/resiny with a bitterness that lingers for a while. It seems a bit acidic as well. Mouthfeel: Leaning toward medium bodied (medium light I'll call it) with ample carbonation. A crisp beer with a touch of a lingering hop bitterness on the tongue. Finishes dry. Drinkability: The more flavorful of the three Point beers I have been able to try. However, the extra flavoring and ABV put this a notch below the other Point beers for drinkability and there are better APA's available (and for less $$).