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Kross 5 Strong Ale

Kross Brewing
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🌍 Chile · American Strong Ale · One of 2 American Strong Ales in hopIQ

Kross's flagship strong ale and Chile's most awarded craft beer. Caramel malt, dried fruit and warming alcohol in a complex, full-bodied frame. Multiple World Beer Cup medals. Kross 5 is the beer that made Chile internationally respected in craft circles: ambitious, technical and deeply Chilean.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Strong Ale.
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
nutty
toasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kross 5 Strong Ale

Appearance

Deep amber to light brown, with excellent clarity and a resilient cream-colored head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a composed and inviting presence in the bowl.

deep amberexcellent claritypersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

A complex bouquet dominated by caramel-forward Malz character with pronounced notes of dried stone fruit and subtle dark cherry undertones. The warming alcohol is evident but restrained, complemented by faint toasty and bread-crust notes that ground the composition without overwhelming it.

caramel-forwarddried fruitwarming alcoholtoasty notes

Taste

Full-bodied and malty on entry, with rich caramel sweetness that carries through the mid-palate alongside dark fruit and subtle nutty complexity. Moderate bitterness (35 IBU) provides structure and balance without asserting dominance; the finish reveals faint bready undertones and a smooth, warming alcohol signature.

full-bodiedcaramel sweetnessdark fruitbalanced bitterness

Finish

Long, warming finish with persistent caramel and dark fruit notes that fade gradually into a subtle nutty dryness. The alcohol warmth lingers pleasantly without harshness, leaving a malty and composed aftertaste.

long and warmingpersistent caramelsmooth alcohol warmth
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
88
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kross 5 Strong Ale

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Kross 5 Strong Ale

About American Strong Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Strong Ale?

American Strong Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Strong Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, caramel, rich character as Kross 5 Strong Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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