Style: Pale Ale (American)

ABV: 5.5 IBU: 42.0

97/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	18
Mouthfeel:	5

Bend Brewing Co Killer Stashe: Amarillo

What the brewers say

Killer ’Stashe began as a revival of the classic American pale ale and has evolved into a modern NW pale showcasing a single hop variety.

What our panel thought

Bready malt buoys a mild wash of herbal hops in the nose—a touch of pine, a tad dank, with citrus background. In the flavor, bread crust and a hint of sweetness carry the beer to dryness. The herbal hop character expands with some spicy notes and a fruity ester. Refreshing, approachable. Exemplary. I could have one of these every day.

What our editors thought

Lightly fruity, but heavily dank, nose with a touch of bread malt behind it. The sip feels classic, with more toasted bread crust and a strong but well-integrated bitterness. Comforting and familiar, with an occasional wild streak.

Review printed in: Beyond Beer: Hard Seltzer, Hard Kombucha, and More (Apr-May 2021) (View All Issues)

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King Harbor Brewing Co Crew Provisions

“Every pale ale should be a celebration of hops; this beer clearly wants to wave that flag. Pine, grapefruit. and tangerine form a warm mélange, and a perfect touch of malt-and-ester punch carries the hops without taking the foreground.”

Bend Brewing Co Black Diamond Dark Lager

“The nose is a pleasant balance of toffee, dark chocolate, coffee, and toasted malt with hints of floral and perfume-like hops. The borderline-acrid roast notes overpower the flavor profile and wash out much of the subtle nuance. Clean and crisp, but the bitter elements are a bit over the top.”

Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company Pocket Change

“Light lemon/lime, hay, water cracker, waft of pine on the nose. Doesn’t show off its hop colors, but they slowly build into a solid, rounded take on those classic pale flavors. Finishes slightly dry and very clean.”

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