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Kross 5 Strong Ale

Kross Brewing
Chile·American Strong Ale
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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
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltydark fruit
caramel
malty
dark fruit
toasty
nutty
bready
Aroma
A complex bouquet dominated by caramel-forward Malz character with pronounced notes of dried stone fruit and subtle dark cherry undertones.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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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