Bale Breaker Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Yakima, Washington, United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 2 Venues

Established in 2013

Contact
1801 Birchfield Road, Yakima, WA, 98901, United States
Description
With a 30-barrel brewhouse at a 27,000 square foot facility, Bale Breaker crafts eight year-round canned beers, including the widely celebrated Topcutter IPA, and a diverse offering of seasonal beers in cans and on draft. They have two taprooms: one onsite at the Yakima brewery; and another in Seattle’s Ballard Brewing District. Bale Breaker beer can be found in retailers and bottleshops throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho and limited distribution in Colorado.

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6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

From a 12oz can milkshake cloudy peach yellow color. Big mango tropical aromas and flavors. Definitely an IPA though also. Lots of pithy citrus hop flavors and bitter.

Tried from Can on 17 Aug 2021 at 21:46


7.8
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

16 oz. Aroma has notes of kiwi fruit, pine, latex, biscuit, dank sticky green bud. Pours hazy sunshine golden with a two finger cream-white head with excellent retention, leaving curtains of lace. Taste has very little bitterness or significant sweetness; flavors like the aroma descriptors along with a note of coconut. Interesting and tasty.

Tried from Can on 16 Aug 2021 at 02:01


7.6
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

16 oz from a case bought at work. Aroma has notes of orange, cantaloupe, biscuit, pineapple. Pours clear golden with a two finger soapy off-white head with excellent retention. Taste has a light bitterness and very little sweetness, finishing dry with flavors like the aroma. Very solid.

Tried from Can on 16 Aug 2021 at 00:57


7.4
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

light golden color. Excellent crackery malt character. Moderately bitterness. Floral and grassy notes. Modestly dry excellent malt and hop character. Fantastic.

Tried on 30 Jul 2021 at 09:38


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

On tap at growler guys very pale light golden thin wispy head. Musty light floral hop aromas and flavors Dry finish.

Tried from Draft on 28 Jul 2021 at 02:04


7.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

12oz can from Pilgrim market. Near black pour with a thin cap of beige head. Roast malts and coffee vie for attention in the aroma, plenty bitter. Taste adds a smidge of chocolate to coffee/roast mix. Straight up stout.

Tried from Can on 14 Jul 2021 at 03:18


8.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

16oz can from Bert's. Clear, bright golden pour, skin of white head, active carbonation. Resinous, hoppy aroma, fruity, citrus. Taste brings oranges, citrus oil, caramel, pine. Creamy body with a sticky finish.

Tried from Can on 08 Jul 2021 at 02:22


8.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8

Enjoyed on tap at home. Obviously over several occasions, but choosing to rare tonight. I chose this beer for the early service months for its promise of pure refreshment, and it delivers. Bright golden orange haze. Patchy foam head. Balanced well with biscuit like mat, and juicy citrus hops. Smooth and refreshing taste, flavorful while maintaining a light brew feel. Really easy to have this on tap and just keep it pouring. Slick finish with a late citrus reminder. Will always enjoy this brew. Hope it stays in their regular lineup.

Tried from Draft on 30 Jun 2021 at 03:08


7.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

16oz can from Boise Co-op. Pale, clear golden, light foamy head. Resiny, hoppy aroma. Flavor brings some nice pale malts, more oily, earthy hops. Super smooth, slick.

Tried from Can on 06 Jun 2021 at 02:03


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Pineapple and orange peel. Golden pour with decent head. Decent body, bitter finish. Not bad but have been spoiled with west coasters recently and this one is just ok. Bitter end. Can.

Tried from Can on 27 May 2021 at 02:27