Beer-a-Day #292
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 aroma 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.
Another leftover from O-fest. My brother Don is a huge Godzilla fan, so it was necessary to have this beer.
Nice amber color with a little chill haze; two fingers’ worth of beige head. Loads of spicy hop aroma, with perhaps a touch of soapiness. Big biting hops. An excellent choice for (us) hop-heads.
