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Capital XPA

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Added to the core range in place of the Spring Board Orange Wit, the XPA was designed as a tropical, hop-driven beer with less residual bitterness than an American-style pale ale. A generous share of Golden Promise malt gives a rounded body and some sweetness, while late and dry hop additions of Mosaic, Azacca and Amarillo bring citrus blossom, bergamot, mango and a flash of blueberry. It stays light and easy to drink at 4.8 % ABV.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

#7 · 2021
GABS Hottest 100
#47 · 2024
GABS Hottest 100
★#7 — GABS Hottest 100
★#47 — GABS Hottest 100
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
berry
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical and citrus notes—prominent bergamot and citrus blossom character from the dry hop blend frame the aroma.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Capital XPA

◎ Appearance

Capital XPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer displays lively carbonation evident in steady streams of bubbles. The overall impression is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed pale ale.

bright goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical and citrus notes—prominent bergamot and citrus blossom character from the dry hop blend frame the aroma. Mango and subtle blueberry notes add depth, while the Golden Promise malz contributes a light, rounded sweetness in the background. The overall effect is aromatic and inviting without aggressive hop burn.

tropical fruitbergamotcitrus blossommango

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and smooth, with the Golden Promise malz providing a rounded, lightly sweet foundation. Mid-palate develops the signature hop character—Mosaic, Azacca and Amarillo deliver citrus, mango and flashes of berry with restrained bitterness that complements rather than dominates. The 30 IBU integration is deft, allowing complexity without harshness.

smooth entrytropical hop flavorlight malt sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and berry notes fading gracefully. At 4.8% ABV, the beer remains refreshing and easy to drink, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

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