Cascade Brewing Harvest Graff

Name: Cascade Brewing Harvest Graff
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6317265f1603dae122fde793
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.05 (76 reviews)

Sour Ale 8.8 º

Cascade Brewing

Cascade Brewing Harvest Graff is a sophisticated, high-gravity Straight Sour Beer that artfully fuses the orchard brightness of apple juice with the depth of extended wood maturation. This blend of barrel-aged blond and red ales introduces a complex foundation of toasted biscuit and subtle caramel, which is sharply contoured by a clean, dominant lactic acidity. The aromatic profile is a festive interplay of tart green apples, warm baking spices, and a nuanced layer of vanilla and toasted oak derived from bourbon and wine barrels. A vinous character persists through the palate, leading to a warming, off-dry finish that balances robust spirit-barrel intensity with crisp, refined fruitiness.

Appearance. Deep gold to amber (SRM 8–14) with copper highlights from the red ale blend. Clear to slightly hazy with a thin, off-white head that shows moderate to poor retention, typical of barrel-aged and highly acidic beers.

Aroma. High intensity acidity with a dominant sharp, lactic character. Distinctive tart apple notes and hints of cinnamon or clove spices. The barrel influence is evident with subtle vanilla, coconut, and vinous grape notes, backed by a biscuity and lightly toasty malt presence.

Taste. Leading with a powerful, clean lactic sourness that complements a crisp apple fruitiness. The malt profile provides a structural bready and light caramel sweetness that offsets the acidity. Bourbon and wine barrel aging contribute layers of oak tannin and spirit-forward complexity. Bitterness is undetectable. The finish is off-dry and lingering with a festive spice character and a tart, mouth-watering snap.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, slightly syrupy texture from the higher gravity and apple juice. Moderate carbonation. A noticeable, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, accompanied by a crisp, puckering acidity.

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