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Kiln & Cone

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Punchy tropical notes and juicy, white-wine-like complexity sit on a base of citrus and blueberry scone. Nelson Sauvin from Garston Hops and Citra from Yakima Valley go into both kettle and dry hop, over Pilsner and two-row malt with malted oats and flaked wheat. Kiln & Cone is the brewery's trusty house pale ale, brought back after fresh hop season as part of a return to punchy West Coast style hoppy beers.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
berry
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical stone fruit and citrus notes from the Nelson Sauvin and Citra hops, supported by white wine-like complexity and subtle blueberry undertones.
also:wheat,clean
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kiln & Cone

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer shows good carbonation evident in steady streams of small bubbles rising through the clear body. Visually inviting and characteristic of a well-crafted American Pale Ale.

pale goldenclearfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical stone fruit and citrus notes from the Nelson Sauvin and Citra hops, supported by white wine-like complexity and subtle blueberry undertones. A soft, grainy malted oat character provides foundation without dominating, while a gentle floral and herbal quality rounds out the profile. The aroma is inviting and moderately intense without being aggressive.

tropical fruitcitruswhite wine notesherbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and juicy tropical character, then develops a subtle blueberry and stone fruit sweetness reminiscent of a scone base. The Nelson Sauvin and Citra contribute both flavor and measured bitterness; the 38 IBUs land smoothly rather than sharply, allowing the malt's wheat and oat components to create a clean, slightly grainy mouthfeel. Mid-palate remains crisp and refreshing with excellent balance between hops and subtle malted sweetness.

juicy citrustropical fruitblueberrycrisp balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus notes lingering briefly on the palate. A light herbal and floral hop character fades smoothly without astringency, leaving the drinker ready for the next sip.

dry citrus finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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