Santa's Little Helper Seasonal Ale will be my first Cascade Lakes Brewing Company beer. They are located in Redmond, Oregon. Their Holiday beer is available in early fall. I haven't seen their ales anywhere around Portland, yet - except for the fine Belmont Station, where I found this bottle.
It pours a deep amber with a thin head.
The smell is hoppy freshness with a little malt sweetness.
The taste is hop forward with a nice bitterness that is well balanced with the malt. It is a strong ale, with a medium/full body that goes well with the weather out my window. There is a mild chocolate that plays in after a few sips.
The aftertaste is subtle hop and fresh.
Grains: 2-Row, Crystal, Chocolate, Honey
Hops: Cascade
It has 50 IBU's and is 6.4%
Cheers!
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