Beers similar to X Marks the Spot

Holgate Brewhouse

Extra Pale Ale·Australia·5.5% ABV·One of 46 Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share X Marks the Spot's tropical and citrusy character. An extra pale ale hopped with a blend of American and Australian varieties, added at cooler whirlpool temperatures to hold on to the more delicate aromatics. Juicy pineapple leads, with bright citrus behind it and a faint hoppy spice at the edge. The malt base stays clean and the body light, while the bitterness is firmer than the aroma suggests, and the finish is crisp and dry. Released in limited runs rather than year-round.

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10 beers like X Marks the Spot

1

Philter Brewing

Australia · Extra Pale Ale · 4.2%

ALTERNATIVE

70%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Mirrors X Marks the Spot's dryness and hop character — plus fruit notes, a notch softer, minus juiciness.

What carries overtropicaldrycrispcleanhoppy

Structure: a notch softer

Compared to X Marks the Spotfruityhazyjuicyspicy-hop

Structure: Very close — a touch less body, a touch less bitterness.

Structure: a notch softer

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Balter Brewing Company

Australia · Extra Pale Ale · 5%

ALTERNATIVE

70%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Keeps hop character and bitterness like X Marks the Spot, adds fruit notes, drops dryness.

What carries overtropicalcrispcitrusycleanlight

Structure: very close

Compared to X Marks the Spotfruityfloralpeachdryjuicy

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Philter XPA Lite

Philter Brewing

Australia · Extra Pale Ale · 2.1%

WORTH A TRY

69%

FLAVOUR MATCH

A touch more malt character, lighter-bodied, no juiciness — dryness and bitterness as with X Marks the Spot.

What carries overdrytropicalcrispcitrusylight

Structure: a touch lighter, a notch softer

Compared to X Marks the Spotmaltyjuicyspicy-hop

Structure: Very close — a touch less body, a touch less sweetness.

Structure: a touch lighter, a notch softer

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4

Kilter Brewing Co.

Canada · India Pale Lager · 5%

66%

MATCH

Alongside X Marks the Spot on dryness and bitterness: adds peach notes, crisper carbonation, drops juiciness.

Structure: crisper, more bitter

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Alvarado Street Brewery

United States · Extra Pale Ale · 5%

65%

MATCH

Shares hop character and bitterness with X Marks the Spot; adds fruit notes, but drops dryness.

Structure: very close

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6

Verdant Brewing Co Ltd

United Kingdom · Extra Pale Ale · 4.5%

65%

MATCH

Same hop character and bitterness as X Marks the Spot, adds fruit notes, a notch softer, but without the dryness.

Structure: a notch softer

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Bridge Road Brewers

Australia · Extra Pale Ale · 4.4%

64%

MATCH

As with X Marks the Spot, same hop character and cleanness; adds fruit notes, a notch softer, no dryness.

Structure: a notch softer

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Tooth and Nail Brewing Company

Canada · American Pale Ale · 4.8%

64%

MATCH

Like X Marks the Spot on dryness and hop character — adds grass notes, noticeably more bitter, but without the juiciness.

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

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Honolulu Beerworks

United States · Extra Pale Ale · 6%

63%

MATCH

More bitter — same dryness and hop character as X Marks the Spot, adds fruit notes, noticeably more bitter, but without the juiciness.

Structure: more bitter

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BentSpoke Brewing Co

Australia · Extra Pale Ale · 4.8%

63%

MATCH

Softer — same bitterness and hop character as X Marks the Spot, adds fruit notes, a notch softer, but without the dryness.

Structure: a notch softer

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