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An XPA hopped with Mosaic, Galaxy and two New Zealand trial varieties. The aroma is loud for the strength, with passionfruit, ripe feijoa and pineapple over a green, resinous edge, while traditional ale, Munich and Voodoo malt keep the body light and the colour pale. At 36 IBU the bitterness runs firmer than the style usually does, and the finish stays smooth and short.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityresinous
tropical
fruity
resinous
hoppy
grassy
clean
Aroma
A bold, fruit-forward nose dominates for the beer's modest strength, leading with passionfruit and ripe feijoa alongside bright pineapple.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Switchback

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and even, with good retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldcrystal clearfine foamwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

A bold, fruit-forward nose dominates for the beer's modest strength, leading with passionfruit and ripe feijoa alongside bright pineapple. A resinous, herbal undertone adds complexity, with traditional ale and Munich malt contributing subtle depth without heaviness.

passionfruitpineappleresinousfeijoaherbal edge

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and clean, with tropical fruit flavours carrying through the mid-palate before a firm, grippy bitterness emerges. The malt backbone—built on Munich and traditional ale varieties—remains understated, allowing the Mosaic and Galaxy hops to drive the experience with their fruity intensity.

tropical fruitresinous bitedry hop characterlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and short, with the bitterness settling into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste that doesn't linger. The final impression is clean and quenching.

short finishcleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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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

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