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Bright Eyes XPA

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Welcome Stranger's most celebrated core beer — 530 Untappd ratings at 3.7. A fruity, soft, and rounded Extra Pale Ale with notes of citrus and over-ripe tropical fruits. Low ABV, big flavour. Named with the same warmth and openness as the brewery itself.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
peach
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting tropical fruit notes—ripe mango and passion fruit—layered with bright citrus zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bright Eyes XPA

◎ Appearance

Bright Eyes presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a light, fine-bubbled head that settles quickly but leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is assertive yet controlled, creating a crisp visual impression typical of well-executed pale ales at lower ABV.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationlight head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting tropical fruit notes—ripe mango and passion fruit—layered with bright citrus zest. Beneath these fruity aromatics lies a soft, rounded Edelhopfen character with subtle white stone fruit undertones, while the low alcohol allows the delicate hop profile to shine without any harsh alcohol burn.

tropical fruitcitrus zeststone fruitsoft hop presence

◐ Taste

The palate follows through on the nose with pronounced tropical and citrus flavors balanced against a gentle, malty sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming thin or austere. Bitterness arrives in the mid-palate at a moderate level (38 IBU), providing structure without overshadowing the fruity character. The mouthfeel is smooth and rounded, refreshing without any sharp edges.

fruity and hoppygentle bitternesssmooth bodybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with citrus and peach notes lingering pleasantly before fading. The low alcohol ensures a dry, crisp conclusion that invites another sip.

clean dry finishcitrus fadedrinkable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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Food Pairing

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American 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 American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, tropical, hoppy character as Bright Eyes XPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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