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Crisps XXPA

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Light and snappy, super dry, with lime zest and white grape from Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin hops. Lager and pale malts with flaked rice keep it light. Brewed together with a Norfolk brewery as an Extra EXTRA Pale Ale meant to go with potato crisps, and brought back after its first run. 4.6% ABV, in 440 ml cans.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—lime zest and subtle white grape character from the Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crisps XXPA

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A fine white head forms readily and maintains modest lacing on the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of the Extra Pale Ale category.

pale straw yellowbright and clearfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—lime zest and subtle white grape character from the Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin hops. Behind this hop-forward bouquet sits a light, clean malt base with no obvious phenolics or yeast esters. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic, with good hop definition without aggression.

lime zest and citruswhite grape noteshop-forwardclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is light and snappy, with the Edelhopfen character translating to crisp lime and stone fruit on the palate. The flaked rice and pale malts deliver a dry, lean body that avoids heaviness while maintaining structure. Moderate bitterness (30 IBU) sits in the background, supporting the overall dryness without becoming sharp or lingering harshly.

dry and snappylime and stone fruitlight bodymoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and short, leaving behind a persistent dry sensation without any sticky sweetness. A light citrus echo fades quickly, leaving the palate ready for food—particularly suited to the intended pairing with potato crisps.

dry finishcitrus fadefood-friendly
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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

What to eat with Crisps XXPA

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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

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