The Kross Family

The story of Kross Beer begins in 2003 and from the first day the main purpose was to brew a unique range of beers, beers with global flavour , hand crafted from the very best available malt and hops in the market.

The Philosophy of this brewery is to brew in small batches, using natural ingredients like crystal water from the Curacavi Valley, premium malts from the Southern Chile and selected hops from around the world. No preservatives or additives are used in the process of Kross Beer.

In 2006 was inaugurated the new state brewery in Curacavi. 45 km. west from Santiago with a tank capacity of 60.000 lts. per month.

The combination of quality ingredients and care taken by this professional brewery team has being recognized in reknown international awards such as the World Beer Championship in the U.S and the Australian International Beer Awards.

Kross Golden Ale

Kross Golden Ale is an all malt beer, brewed from a blend of Pale and Crystal malts, lendind this beer its unique golden colour an warm, tasted flavour.

The subtle bitterness is due to Horizon hops added early in the boil, while a late addition of Cascade and Glacier Hops provides fresh, citrus-like aromas.

Keeping the tradition of the Ale style, the brewer use a unique top fermenting yeast which develops a complex, yet smooth and balanced flavour

Kross Pilsner

Kross Pilsner is brewed true to style, deriving its pale golden colour from the use of premium Chilean Pale and Crystal malts.

It's subtle bitterness is comes from the usea of Horizon hops early in the boil, while a generous late addition of Mount Hood and Saaz hops provides the fresh spicy aroma.

Is the perfect food pairing for an aperitif with light cheese or sushi. Accentuates the flavour of herbs and spices used in different foods.

Kross 5

Kross 5 combines all the specialty malts and hops varieties that the brewery use to create the normal range of beers.

On the top the brewer decided to age this strong ale in contact with toasted blocks of American oak, which lend the beer and incredible smoothness and add vanilla, coconut and whiskey barrel aromas to the intense malt flavours already present.

The packaging is a coloured champagne bottle of 750ml. enjoy this piece of art.

Kross Stout

Kross Stout is the version of the traditional " Swet Stout " style.

A mix of special Patagonian pale and roasted malts imparts complex flavours of dark chocolate, toffee and roasted coffee, as well as a deep ruby-red colour.

Original East Kent Golding hops are used twice during the boil, complementing the roasted flavours with a subtle bitterness.

If you want to try them, let me know by email: david@winesofchile.com.au.

Cheers.

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