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Figaro
Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub
- From:
- Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- Wild Ale
Ranked #302 - ABV:
- 9.5%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #3,241 - Avg:
- 4.19 | pDev: 8.11%
- Reviews:
- 82
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 04, 2023
- Added:
- Jun 24, 2011
- Wants:
- 79
- Gots:
- 102
Strong blond beers were aged in fresh Chardonnay barrels for three months and then additionally aged with dried Adriatic white figs and Spanish lemon peel. Aromas of sweet malts, figs, raisins and citrus zest greet you in the nose. Hints of Chardonnay grapes, lemon peel and sweet figs roll across the palate, leading to crisp lemon sharpness in the finish that will leave a lingering sweetness on the tongue.
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Ratings by jethrodium:
Reviewed by jethrodium from California
3.18/5 rDev -24.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.18/5 rDev -24.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
On tap at City Beer Store. This was one was marked "LP" and I believe spent a little bit longer in the barrel than the other version. Pours a slightly hazy light golden amber with a small white head that settles to a ring and leaves some light lacing on the glass. The aroma is fig, cinnamon, lactic acid, and some oak. The taste has some initial sweetness with fig and cinnamon. There is also a lactic tartness and a bit of oak. It finishes with a bit of sweetness and lingering fig. Medium body. Low carbonation. A bit more sweetness than I like and the cinnamon was a bit too prominent. This was a bit better than the version I had about a year ago which I remember as being burningly acidic.
Jun 07, 2012More User Ratings:
Reviewed by drdiesel9483 from Ohio
4.38/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.38/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Look- thick brownish orange e nice rim.
Smell - woody citrus.
Taste - orange lemon woody.
Feel - thicker syrup slight carb
Overall - for having a 2013 and it was 2021, incredible
Nov 06, 2021Smell - woody citrus.
Taste - orange lemon woody.
Feel - thicker syrup slight carb
Overall - for having a 2013 and it was 2021, incredible
Reviewed by kitch from Hong Kong
3.83/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
A 750ml corked and caged bottle, 2014 project. Poured into a 3 Fonteinen stemmed glass.
Appearance: A lightly hazy golden copper colour with a two finger off white head that dissipated quickly, but settled to a thin replenishing cap, while leaving some decent lacing.
Aroma: Moderately tart, fig, raisin, apple peel, vinous, white wine, with citrus zest notes.
Taste: Sour, tart, plum, grapes, vinous, white wine, fig, oak, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: The flavour of figs were a bit week, and overwhelmed by the dark fruits and especially the lemon. But it was still quite enjoyable, and a surprise at 9.1% abv, since it doesn’t seem anywhere close to being that high.
Jan 02, 2021Appearance: A lightly hazy golden copper colour with a two finger off white head that dissipated quickly, but settled to a thin replenishing cap, while leaving some decent lacing.
Aroma: Moderately tart, fig, raisin, apple peel, vinous, white wine, with citrus zest notes.
Taste: Sour, tart, plum, grapes, vinous, white wine, fig, oak, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: The flavour of figs were a bit week, and overwhelmed by the dark fruits and especially the lemon. But it was still quite enjoyable, and a surprise at 9.1% abv, since it doesn’t seem anywhere close to being that high.
Reviewed by stortore from Illinois
4.23/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
750 ml bottle into a tulip glass. 2014 edition, 9.1%. Had 7/17/19.
Pours a lightly hazy golden amber, with a two inch foamy head with very good retention and some foamy lacing. Aromas of figs, white wine, white grapes, some malt, lemon, peaches, raisins, apples, light yeast, some funk. Smells lightly tart and sour. The flavor shows a good amount of tartness and sourness, and it’s fairly acidic. Tastes of figs, white grapes, lemon, white wine, peaches, apples, malt, some raisins and spices, some oak, some funk. Smooth for what it is, a very good light to medium body, well carbonated. The acid burn is substantial.
The Chardonnay barrels set a nice tone and the figs and lemon peel stand out. Lots of aromas and flavors, especially fruit. Heavy on the sour for sure, and more as it warms. Very enjoyable and different.
Mar 26, 2020Pours a lightly hazy golden amber, with a two inch foamy head with very good retention and some foamy lacing. Aromas of figs, white wine, white grapes, some malt, lemon, peaches, raisins, apples, light yeast, some funk. Smells lightly tart and sour. The flavor shows a good amount of tartness and sourness, and it’s fairly acidic. Tastes of figs, white grapes, lemon, white wine, peaches, apples, malt, some raisins and spices, some oak, some funk. Smooth for what it is, a very good light to medium body, well carbonated. The acid burn is substantial.
The Chardonnay barrels set a nice tone and the figs and lemon peel stand out. Lots of aromas and flavors, especially fruit. Heavy on the sour for sure, and more as it warms. Very enjoyable and different.
Rated by oldmankoch from Tennessee
4.36/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.36/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Thoroughly Enjoyed. On Tap at Hoppy Monk in San Antonio.
Feb 15, 2019Reviewed by Roustabout from District of Columbia
4.48/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.48/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Best American fig beer I've had, and really elegant and clear for a sour. Of all the Cascade Barrel beers I tried maybe the one I'd most like to drink a big pour of.
May 25, 2018
Figaro from Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub
Beer rating:
93 out of
100 with
537 ratings
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