{"product_id":"dark-side-cascade-porter","title":"Dark Side Cascade Porter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican porter | 5.1% ABV | 23 litres\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNobody expects Cascade in a porter. That’s what makes this one worth brewing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Side Cascade Porter is an American porter built on a dark malt base, two steeped specialty grains, and a single late Cascade hop addition that changes everything. The roast and chocolate character from the chocolate malt and dark crystal is exactly what you’d expect from a well-made porter. The Cascade hit at 5 minutes is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascade is known for grapefruit, citrus, and floral brightness. In a pale ale it’s front and centre. In a dark porter it does something different  it cuts through the roast, adds a lift of citrus aroma, and turns what could be a heavy, one-dimensional beer into something that keeps pulling you back for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in the kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need for 23 litres comes pre-measured and ready for brew day, with full step-by-step instructions. The grain steep adds about 20 minutes to your brew day and is straightforward — no specialist equipment required beyond a fine strainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeer stats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"Table\" width=\"602\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Porter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~5.1%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatch size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.050\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBitterness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep black-brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKit type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopped base + malt extract + grain steep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady in\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance: \u003c\/b\u003eDeep black-brown with ruby highlights when held to the light. Dense, tan-coloured head with good retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma: \u003c\/b\u003eRoasted coffee and dark chocolate from the specialty grains, with a distinct lift of citrus and floral character from the Cascade late addition. It’s an unusual and genuinely compelling combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour: \u003c\/b\u003eDark malt up front — roasty, slightly bitter, with toffee sweetness from the dark crystal. The Cascade brings citrus brightness through the middle that stops the beer from feeling heavy. Clean, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMouthfeel: \u003c\/b\u003eMedium-full body with good carbonation. Smooth and satisfying without being thick or cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark ale drinkers who want something with more complexity than a standard porter. Pale ale fans curious about going darker without losing hop character. And anyone who’s been told porters are boring — hand them this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also a genuinely good food beer. The roast and citrus combination works well alongside grilled red meat, strong cheese, and dark chocolate. The NB brewer who inspired this recipe used to spike his barbecue sauce with it. That’s not a bad idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it at least 4 weeks in the bottle before you judge it. The roast character from the chocolate malt softens noticeably over the first couple of weeks of conditioning, and the Cascade aroma settles into the beer rather than sitting on top of it. It’s worth the wait.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42014448091213,"sku":"35048","price":89.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/Untitled_design_22.png?v=1787628096","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/dark-side-cascade-porter","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}