Raccoon Lodge and Brew Pub Cascade Kriek Ale (365 Day 215)

By scot in 365 Days of American Craft Beer, Beer on Monday, July 4th, 2011

Cascade Kriek Ale

How often is it that by happenstance we come across an American craft beer that we have been wanting for a long period of time? Not often. I thought so.

My first stop in Florida was at Knightly Spirits to pick up a few of the locals. Great store with a solid selection of bombers and 750s as well as singles of any beer in the store. To my surprise I found a hand full of Cascade Kriek Ale (2009) by Raccoon Lodge and Brew Pub sitting on the shelves. I was lucky to find out they distribute to the pacific coast and Florida.

No way better to start the trip off with a just purchased bottle. So Cascade Kriek Ale quickly became beer number 215. The tart cherries are the center of this really solid offering that I am hoping to get the chance to go back and get more. The wife liked this one as well. The tart is at a perfect level to keep you coming back and I will. Enjoy!

Aroma: 10 (25%), Taste: 10 (25%), Look: 9 (15%), Drinkability: 8 (35%), Overall: 9.2

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