A trip through the amazing Leffe Royale Cascade
If you have ever believed that a beer can be both a delight for the palate and an experimentation event, the new Leffe brewery project, the Royale Cascade IPA, it is just what you were waiting for. Originally from Leuven, Belgium, this Belgian IPA is presented with an ABV of 7.5% and a bitter of 33 Ibus, promising you an adventure refreshing each sip.
Everything you should know before opening it
Curious data
Before you enter your nuances, here are some curiosities: it has approximately 225 calories per bottle (perfect for the weekend diet) and it is better served in an elegantly curved glassware as tulip or IPA glasses. So prepare your best glassware.
THE FIRST MEETING: Aroma and Vista
As the cup approach your nose, the first thing you will notice will be those bright floral aromas that flirt with the freshness of the murilla, a wink to the citrus that give us a touch of orange zest. However, after a few minutes, that little acetone naughty begins to appear that stands out the character of this beer. As for his appearance, he is not far behind: his bright gold, with orange tones, is almost a show that hypnotizes before the first drink.
When the taste speaks, what does it say?
A tasty symphony
Upon entering the mouth, the Royale Cascade occurs with a misleading softness, a fruit dance that takes you to a landscape of pink petals and promises of sweet mosqueta. However, do not get too carried away, because there is an abrupt touch of maltosity and an almost elusive bitterness that cooks at the bottom of your papillae. As an artist who tries to play various melodies, the bittersweet end has its own style, although it leaves a fast retroach that makes you ask you: ‘Is that all?’
The feeling that leaves an echo
With its middle-low body and a light effervescence, this IPA manages to create an experience that is sometimes more than pleasant and sometimes it is only … well, curious. The softness in the mouth responds well, but certain nicknames of rough and unbalanced are noticed and subtract a little of that brewer glamor we expected.
Final reflections: A triumph or break?
In summary, Leffe Royale Cascade IPS tries to merge the best of two beer worlds, but seems not to find his voice completely. Beer is presented as an enthusiastic hybrid that seeks to capture several current trends, but its approach often seems to hesitate between the experiment and tradition. Maybe the best thing is to enjoy it without expectations and simply get carried away by your curiosity. Is this an invitation to explore more from the beer universe or just a false step in the search for perfection?
