Here we go, Vermicous' Swill.......
Beer
Cascade Pale Ale
Appearance
The bottle let a nice hiss, the beer filled my glass with a nice ½ white head, diminished quickly but a thin skim lingered around with just a little lacing. The beer a brilliant golden color, I really wish I could offer this clarity in my brews.
Aroma
There is a very low cereal type malt aroma with a moderate citrusy hop aroma, definitely Cascade shining through.
Palate/Flavor
The beer has an initial slight sweetness, followed by a moderate hop bitterness and moderate hop flavor. The bitterness and hop flavor are both incredibly smooth, blended very well with the beer. The carbonation is moderate, a little bubbly, and then rather smooth.
Overall/Notes
I know you said you were a tad disappointed with this version, but I would beg to differ. A very pretty beer to look at. The hop flavor and aroma are there, but not in your face, a well balanced brew in that respect. The hop bitterness is quite smooth and really fits into the beer. The drinkability is rather high too, I could down a 6er playing some cards, would also go great with Mexican food or pizza.
I cant really offer any suggestions. Thanks for the recipe, I think Ill brew this summer so I can enjoy a few more. Im looking forward to the Porter.