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Kirkland Signature Pale Ale

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342.64/5.02.66/5.05.4%4.7Lager glass, Shaker
Commercial Description:
This is a classic, American-Style pale ale that displays all of the complex bitterness and aroma from the hops of the Yakima Valley in Washington State. By using a top-fermenting ale yeas strain we bring out the floral and herbal flavor profiles. A clean, malty body is developed from the pale and light caramel malt. ABV 5.4% Bitterness 35 IBU. Contract brewed under the brewer name Hopfen Und Malz for Costco by Gordon Biersch Brewing Company.
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 fakepurseninja (782), Washington, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/54/102/58/20
Mar 23, 2009  
Big chewy pale cereal malt character - chock full of wierd fruity esters and a tangy citrus note. Herbal and off putting.


 Nebulor (109), , California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/514/20
Mar 18, 2009  
Caramel and barley grain malt aroma with florals. Pours a clear amber color with an apple juice hue and minimal white head with moderate action and a hint of sediment. Has a grainy barley malt taste with a hint of grapefruit and butter. Light bodied, resinous and slight butter feel, with lively crisp carbonation. Definite session beer and the grainy barley taste is not to sweet.


 ditmier (1086), Boise, Idaho, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Mar 16, 2009  
2009 Bottle - Pours dk yellow with a medium off white head...aroma is mellow hop bitterness, and sweet grains...flavour is light on the front in flavour with a bit chewy texture, bitterness opens up mid palate and finishes the same way...pretty meh...like a macro interpretation of pale...


 thooper41 (384), Oregon, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Mar 8, 2009  
12oz bottle: Appearance is clear golden brown with slow fading white head, aroma is strong in hops and a bit of pale malt, flavor has a good hop taste but isnt all that bitter, has hint of caramel and decently strong in pale malt. Pretty decent Pale ale.


 cbkschubert (1974), Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Feb 25, 2009  
12 oz. bottle from a mixed case purchased at Costco (Tucson) - Pours a crystal clear golden color with a one finger thick off white head. Light spotty lacing. Aroma is light toasted malt and herbal hops. Flavor is lightly sweetened toasted malt, cereal, and herbal hops. Has a slight lingering aftertaste. Finish is crisp. Light to medium body. Not bad, but I wouldn’t call it an APA.


 SuperDave70 (1157), Beautiful Sunny Mesa, Arizona, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Jan 27, 2009  
Amber gold color pour with a small foamy head. Light caramel and floral hops in the aroma and flavor. Nothing offensive that I detected, just a very light APA.


 bhensonb (4274), Woodland, California, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/54/103/511/20
Dec 25, 2008  
Bottle from Costco. Amber gold color with a light white head. Mild aromas of floral and caramel. Near medium body with decent carbonation. Seems a tad metallic. Finish is slightly bitter. Clean.


 marcus (1864), Sacramento, California, USA
2.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/102/58/20
Dec 25, 2008  
This clear golden beer poured with a nice white head and a faint caramel aroma. There is a crisp malt flavor and some bitterness at the finish.



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