Balter XPA
The beer the brewery was built around: a pale ale carrying tropical and floral hop aromatics over a light malt base. Passionfruit and citrus lead the palate with stone fruit underneath, and the fruity bitterness stays moderate right through the finish. At 5.0 percent it is aimed at drinkability rather than intensity, which is how it has held a place in the GABS Hottest 100 every year since 2016.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Balter XPA
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
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About Extra Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Extra Pale Ale?
Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.
Finding a similar Extra Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, tropical, citrusy character as Balter XPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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