Slippery Slope Ale
Cascade Lakes Brewing Co.

Slippery Slope AleSlippery Slope Ale
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From:
Cascade Lakes Brewing Co.
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Winter Warmer
Ranked #118
ABV:
6.4%
Score:
82
Ranked #24,743
Avg:
3.58 | pDev: 12.57%
Reviews:
17
Ratings:
48
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 01, 2023
Added:
Oct 15, 2011
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  5
"Our full-bodied ale uses crystal malt and generous amounts of cascade hops to produce a well-balanced seasonal ale."

Grains: 2-row, Crystal 120, Chocolate, Honey
Hops: Cascade
Available: October 1 – Feb 1
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Ratings by JohnGalt1:
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Reviewed by JohnGalt1 from Idaho

3.63/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Picked this one up last night at the COOP .... Poured tonight into my Corsendonk tulip. only about 1/2" of lite tan head, but it sticks around forever and leaves nice drapes of lacing... the brew is polished deep amber brown.

Nose shows quite a bit of dry warm toast and a lite nuttiness... not so subtle caramel.... a little bit of citrus hoppiness shows, but is lost in the maltiness.

Flavor mirrors the nose with a pretty penetrating estery profile... significant cocoa with warmth... golden raisins and some sorta fruitcake qualities but without the sugar... a bit of dried cherry fruitiness on the finish.. surprisingly dry IMO... The hops are there throughout as a lite citrus element, but again is buried by the waves of malt.

Medium bodied but has a nice everpresent small bubble carbonation...

I am normally pretty apathetic about winter warmers, but this is nicely done.

4/3.5/3.5/3.5/4
Oct 15, 2011
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Reviewed by HochFliegen from Oregon

4.28/5  rDev +19.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Picked up a six pack for a steal of a price. Poured into my trusty Smith Rock Ascent 50K glass. It pours a deep rich amber with a quickly dissipating cream colored head.

The aroma was strong with sweet dark malt, honey and a hint of chocolate.

My first taste I was amazed at how sweet and smooth it was. It was a very nice blend leading with chocolate and finishing with a honey smoothness. The chocolate lingered in the middle and ended with a citrusy burst that lasted in the aftertaste. What a wonderful combination for a winter ale.

Mouthfeel was spot on with a nice carbonation that tingled my tongue.

Overall I loved this beer and would buy again!
May 01, 2023
 
Rated: 3.48 by bv51 from Washington

May 06, 2022
 
Rated: 3.65 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Nov 04, 2018
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Reviewed by Gdobber from Washington

4.24/5  rDev +18.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
12 oz into a tulip
Look: a beautiful hazy copper amber. 1/2 finger head that disappeared quickly. Was a cream color while it lasted.
Smell: honey, biscuit, baking spices, malt, orange peel
Taste: More than I was expecting, honey and malt up front. The finish is of fresh cold brew tea, each sip was more and more like a nice tea. A juicy hop comes through on the finish as well
Feel: nicely carbonated,dances on the tongue. A bit of a homebrew feel to it.
Overall: nice surprise. This is going to be a regular winter ale in the fridge.
Mar 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.99 by IDABEERGUY from Idaho

Jan 27, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Dec 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.82 by rarigney from Washington

Dec 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.54 by redleg64 from Michigan

Dec 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.88 by BlueSpader from Washington

Nov 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.95 by JarMills from Canada (BC)

Dec 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by GrantBrennan from Pennsylvania

Dec 09, 2016
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Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington

3.82/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
I had this beer on-tap in a pint glass at Cantine in Seattle.

Appearance: rich red-brown hue with a finger of creamy ivory foam. Very nice.

Smell: sweet and malty with a bit of biscuit and a little fruitiness. Festive!

Taste: sweet and fruity with some caramel character and a little bit of toastiness and biscuitiness. It's rich, and it's quite nice for the style.

Mouthfeel: medium-rich body with a big carbonation and very satisfying creaminess. Woo!

Overall: this is a smooth and drinkable winter ale; stylistically good although the malt profile doesn't fit my personal palate.
Dec 06, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.18/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
A little more viscosity with the pour, but it has that light brown warmer feel to it. Tan head. Aroma was fairly neutral.

You get some spice, nuts, mild sweetness out of the first sip. Alcohol isn't warming. Has a little bit going for it in the way of hoppiness you don't see all that often in the real traditional examples.

Middle of the road stuff.
Dec 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by GClarkage from California

Nov 20, 2015
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Reviewed by TheWiltChamberlainofipas from Oregon

3.87/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nice candy like toffee sweetness with a hint of spices, rich mouthfeel and a touch of dark fruits. Hops shine through as the beer warms. Overall pretty good and in line with other winter warmers.
Sep 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Deltoro from Florida

Apr 28, 2015
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Rated by Phi_Psi_OR_Beta from Oregon

3.62/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
Had this on nitro so it could be skewed score wise. Pretty good in taste regardless
Jan 14, 2015
 
Rated: 2.94 by jason_nwx from Oregon

Dec 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by MikeDAdams from Idaho

Sep 02, 2014
Slippery Slope Ale from Cascade Lakes Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 48 ratings