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Kross, Pisner Lager (Chile) 
Kross beers are recent arrivals from Chile onto Uk shores, thanks to the adventurous portfolio of importer Pierhead Purchasing. Kross is a German-owned, independent microbrewery, and this lager-style beer pours a fairly deep golden colour with a fluffy white head. On the nose there are pretty inviting notes of barley sugar, orange and some malty depth, along with a nicely aromatic twist of hops. On the palate the grassy, slightly nettly hop quality is good, giving this a dry, savoury appeal, with hints of that sweet malt, but a balanced, lingering finish. 4.9% ABV, 33cl, ?1.25, .  |  |
Kunstmann, Torobayo Pale Ale (Chile)
Kunstmann?s Pale Ale is in some ways a travesty of the name, but it is a decent glass of beer in a country filled with bland, corn-based lager. It pours a medium gold, with a modest off-white head. On the nose it is malty and orangy, with some toasty notes, something a little bit floral, but not much in the way of hops. On the palate it is quite full-bodied and really quite sweet. That sweet, caramel malt quality is the overriding character, with quite good acidity like lemon pith just in the end that keeps it fresh. Though severely lacking in the hoppy bitterness to hold real interest, it is definitely not a bad choice if in Chile. There are no fireworks either though. 5.0% ABV, 33cl, $2.00, No known UK stockists.  |  |
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