Hello friends! Tonight's Tap It Tuesday at 6pm is LIVE: Blueberry. This NW style sour ale is a blend of wheat and blond ales that were oak aged in barrels for sixth months, then another four on fresh blueberries. Huge herbal aromas of dense blueberries are noticed up front, followed by hints of oak and a dusty floral note. Rich earthy notes of dark fruit on the palate lead to a tart finish that dries out to a base note of blueberry skins. 7.66% ABV, $6.5 glass. This is a preview of our next project to be bottled soon.
By the way, our Tap It Tuesdays are so much fun - there's always the threat of a "sour shower." Don't know what we mean? Check out the videos on our YouTube channel, and you'll have a full understanding! Even if you don't live in the Portland area, you can still watch the show; just follow Cascade Brewing Barrel House on Google+, and join our weekly Hangout at 5:30 pm each Tuesday. Gain insights from Blender Preston Weesner, then watch the tapping broadcast live.
The last 1/6th barrel of Pumpkin Smash will be going on tap tomorrow at Noon. We smashed and triple roasted 50 lbs of pumpkin down to 6 lbs, then added it to the beer that had been aging for 11 months in rum barrels. The aromas of spiced rum, mingled with the soft notes of roasted pumpkin, are noticed up front. Spice, roasted pumpkin and rum is followed by a soft warming from within. Be warned, at 13.5%, you might get pumpkin smashed!
Our Cranberry beer is now on tap, the perfect accompaniment for your Thanksgiving meal. This NW style sour wheat ale was barrel aged for five months, then aged on 300 lbs. of fresh cranberries and spices for another three months. You'll first notice aromas of cranberry and spicy dark citrus, followed by flavors of tart cranberries and dark cinnamon on the palate. These give way to a lingering dryness, with notes of cranberries and cinnamon in the finish. We will be selling this in grenades to bring home for dinner! New full grenade costs $24, refills are $20.
Looking for the perfect gift for your beer loving friends or for your own personal cellar?
We've got lots of bottled beers now for sale; in fact, this is the most we've had in stock for a long time! Order from our online store; we ship to all states that allow shipment of beer (the site will let you know if your state is accepted). You can find the following 750 ml bottles online at
http://shop.cascadebrewingbarrelhouse.com:
2011 The Vine = $17
2011 Apricot = $18
2011 Kriek = $18
2011 Sang Noir = $21
2011 Noyaux = $25 (4 bottle limit)
2011 Blueberry is next in the queue!
Chef Troy has some delicious specials this week, available beginning Tuesday at 5 pm until they run out. This week's specials include Pizza Dopo la Scuola ($4.5), our version of an 'after school pizza:" house pizza sauce, cured meats, green bell pepper, black olive, onion, mozzarella & fresh basil on a ciabatta bread foundation; Beet Gnocchi w/Sage Brown Butter ($5.5), house-made potato & beet gnocchi pan fried in sage brown butter and topped with shaved aged cheeses & fresh basil; Raspberry Blackberry Angel Food Trifle ($4) featuring layers of angel food cake, whipped cream, fresh raspberries, fresh blackberries & vanilla custard; and STARTING Friday, 11/23 (while supplies last): Escargot Classique ($5), Escargot sautéed in compound garlic-parsley butter and served with grilled ciabatta toast points. Soup is House Beer Cheese (Daily), Potato Leek (Tuesday & Wednesday) and Clam Chowder (weekends, while supplies last).
The Barrel House will be closed for Thanksgiving - we wish you a wonderful holiday with family, friends and great beer!
Cascade Brewing Barrel House | 939 SE Belmont St | Portland | OR
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