Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA Beer Reviews
Developed in the Cascade region of the US, this style blends bold roasted malt flavors and is loaded with hops.
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, United States, Widmer Brothers Brewery |
Found a single on the shelf and decided to give this one a try. Widmer’s, known more for their Hefe, has every right to brew a Black IPA as they are located in the Cascadian range of North America. While I’m not particularly found of this style, you...
by Tom Smillie | American Brown Ale, Anchor Brewing Company, Beer Reviews, California, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Celebrating 140 years of brewing tradition Anchor commemorates this beer to its founder Gottlieb Brekle. With a killer first name this man started brewing in 1871 in San Francisco which later took the name by which it is now know. Wanting to brew something in honor...
by Tom Smillie | Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Michigan, Mug, New Holland Brewing Company, Pint Glass, United States |
Reflecting back on the Mad Hatter night at Bavarian Lodge I must say my appreciation for the beer has changed. Back then I found this average, but after sipping on this bomber I won me over. I guess my reason for the grade was due to the fact that I had not sampled...
by Tom Smillie | California, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, Pint Glass, Stone Brewing Company, United States |
Yet another bottle label that stinks of arrogance. Hey, Stone we get it. You are a bunch of arrogant bastards that make great beer and you hate mediocre swill. We’ve all heard you’re platform and understand, so how about you move on and find some new...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, De Struise Brouwers, Goblet, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
I must say, information on this beer is limited … just like the beer. With that said allow me to summarize what I have found in my research for this beer. For starters it is a collaboration between De Struise in Belgium and Stillwater Artisanal Ale out of the...
by Tom Smillie | Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, United States |
I acquired this bottle in a beer trade from my homebrewer friend Washington. Thanks Bill. Not surprising of people in the Pacific NW, Bill enjoys the outdoors and lives up to his recommendation. After all, one must consider the region in which the beer hails...