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Ithaca Cascazilla

Ithaca Cascazilla - India Pale Ale (IPA)

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89
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Brewed by Ithaca Beer Company
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)

Ithaca, New York USA

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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
3183.54/5.03.52/5.0Autumn7%78.8Shaker, Tulip
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Commercial Description:
The name CascaZilla is a play on both the name of our local Cascadilla Gorge and the monster amounts of Cascade hops in this beer. This red ale gets its distinctive color from a healthy portion of caramel malt, which also lends some body and sweetness to the beer. The predominant flavor and aromoa of this beer, however, is brought to you by the fresh American hops. If you haven't done so yet, treat yourself to Ithaca Beer's new monstrously hoppy Red Ale.
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 TomDecapolis (3130), Skippack, Pennsylvania, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Apr 24, 2007  
Pours a translucent ruby amber with a medium off white bubbly/creamy off white head that left some slight lacing. Aroma of fruity/citrus hops, lots of toasted and caramel malts Flavor of caramel, hop flavor with a mix of citrus and pine. On the thin side, dry but a nice balance of malts and bitterness. Not overly bitter and more malty that a majory of the american IPA’s.


 CaptainCougar (5379), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/515/20
Apr 20, 2007  
Bottle thanks to El Jefe, best before May: Pours a transparent dark copper with a frothy, nicely-lacing off-white head. Aroma explodes with fresh grapefruity hops and sweet caramely malt. Body starts slightly sweet and toasty caramely malty with a nice balance of fresh hops and a crisp, flavorful bittersweet grapefruity finish. A nice IPA, although it could be a little thicker.


 jason (1620), Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 20, 2007  
Bottle. Thanks to TomDecapolis. Deep orange body with a nice size head. Citrusy aroma - grassy. Flavor is sweetened with hops, citrus, and a mild bitterness to it. A little syrupy but decently balanced. Finishes decent.


 nolankowal (850), Columbus, Ohio, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 13, 2007  
Bottle. Reddish-orange pour with an oiff-white head. Orange zest, caramel malt and earthy hops made up the aroma. Light malts and bitter-citrus hops came out with the hops creeping out a bit more in the finish. Light body...malty throughout...semi-sweet with a earthy/bitter finish. Not bad.


 VeloVampire (483), Parkdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/57/103/515/20
Apr 6, 2007  
355 ml bottle - I love monsters, so I was sure I was going to love this beer, which is named after a monster and is MONSTROUSLY hopped. Oh.....my...... Pours clear red/amber with a nice off-white head. Aroma.....wow! HUGE Cascades, fresh fruit, citrus, melon, and a sour note, too - but not like sour beer - more like a sour candy. Flavour is a bit less intense/more standard American IPA, but still good. Mainly hops, some malt - could use more balance, and a bit more body. Very easy drinking. Start is somewhat grassy and there is a very mild bitter finish. This beer’s worth it for the aroma alone.


 Ritterkreuz (179), Seneca Falls, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/104/513/20
Mar 23, 2007  
Pours a copperish color with a cream colored head that thins out quickly. The hops are pretty evident in the smell, as well as the after-taste. Very smooth and easy to drink


 hopson (591), Williamsville, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Mar 14, 2007  
bottle- white head, red in color, extremely clear...smells of cascade hops of course, a little bit of caramel malt, but mostly the hops. Felt the light carbonation left a little to be desired, some bitterness in the flavor, definte fruit tastes- apples mostly, but not too much...not a very heavy beer...nice and dependable, a good beer for almost any occassion.


 Sammy (3934), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/102/514/20
Mar 13, 2007  
A hoppy red, significant white head on brownish body. Hoppy aroma including C hop. Above average carbonated, very bitter not balanced, thin mouthfeel. Not satisfying finish, although some caramel in there. Tatebuds demolished.



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