Cascade Stout

Yes, it's from Cascade, of Tasmanian fame.

But to cut to the chase, it's really not a bad beer for the price and availability. There's no indication on opening the bottle that the beer is even alive - no pop, no response from the liquid, nothing. I like that. 5.8% not a bad mark for the ABV either.

On pouring it's a pretty one note but pleasant enough choc nose, and the taste is pretty likewise. It's a little watery as is common with these, and finishes with that odd note strangely common to macros.. just not quite as smooth as it could or should be.

Overall though and much like its cousin from the Coopers stable, this is a good choice in circumstances when you don't have access to much else. 5.5