A kettle sour designed to inspire thoughts of rhubarb pie, Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. announces the upcoming release of Strawbeery Rhubarb Sour.

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Press Release

(BEND, Ore.) — If we can have our proverbial cake and eat it too, there should be no reason why we can’t have our pie and drink it too, either. That’s precisely the thinking behind Strawbeery Rhubarb Sour, a new kettle sour style ale from Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. that combines the sweetness of fresh Mt. Hood strawberry and the tartness of rhubarb into a refreshingly fruited sour ale.

Available in 500mL bottles and on draft at select Oregon retailers, bars, and restaurants beginning May 13, Strawbeery Rhubarb Sour’s combination of sweet and tart strikes a perfect balance that is appealing to traditional sour beer lovers yet approachable to those who are unfamiliar with the increasingly popular style.

“There’s no question that fruited sour ales are gaining momentum, and generally speaking their characteristics of fruity tartness and acidity make them perfect for warmer spring and summer days,” said Cascade Lakes’ director of brewing operations Ryan Schmiege. “It’s easy to think of sour beers as being more ‘puckery’ than other styles. While that’s true to a certain degree it’s also part of the style’s appeal, and in the case of Strawbeery Rhubarb Sour the sweetness and tartness balance each other out to bring beer and pie together with a sumptuous synergy.”

Strawberry Rhubarb Sour profile:

Grain: Pilsner, Pale 2-Row, Malted Wheat, Unmalted Wheat

Hops: Cascade

Brewmaster: Ryan Schmiege

IBU: 22

ABV: 6.0%

Format: Draft and 500mL bottles

Availability: Available in bottles and on draft at CLBC pubs. Bottles available at Oregon retail stores. Draft also available at select Oregon accounts.

About Cascade Lakes Brewing Co.

Born in 1994 in beautiful Central Oregon, Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. is a bold, genuine, innovative, and community-minded brewing and eatery company. Under the direction of General Manager Andy Rhine, Brewmaster Ryan Schmiege, and Executive Chef Jeff Kelly, Cascade Lakes produces more than 7,000 barrels of beer annually, including six year-round brews and a rotating selection of seasonal offerings. Cascade Lakes’ beers can be found in five states along the west coast, on select bar and restaurant taps, and at the brewery’s brick-and-mortar pubs including the Bend flagship location on the road to Mt. Bachelor, and the original 7th Street Redmond location. A third Cascade Lakes pub is set to debut in Bend in late 2022. For more information visit www.cascadelakes.com.