97
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Bend, OR
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.
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 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.
Review printed in: Beyond Beer: Hard Seltzer, Hard Kombucha, and More (Apr-May 2021)
View IssueDate Reviewed: December 18, 2020