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Green Beacon Hazy XPA

Green Beacon Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · Extra Pale Ale · One of 21 Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ

Green Beacon Hazy XPA is a limited-release extra pale ale brewed in a hazy style and hopped in moderate amounts with Eclipse, Citra and Talus. It pours pale and cloudy. Citrus leads the aroma and carries through the palate, backed by a piney hop core and hints of stone fruit. The body is light, bitterness is kept deliberately low, and the hop flavour rather than the bitterness defines the beer through to a soft, clean finish.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Extra Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Beacon Hazy XPA

Appearance

A pale, hazy pour with a soft golden hue characteristic of the extra pale ale style. The cloudiness comes from suspended yeast and hop particulates, creating an opaque, inviting presentation. A modest white head forms and fades gradually, leaving delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldenhazy from yeastsoft head retention

Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct grapefruit and orange character from the Citra and Eclipse hops. A piney, resinous undertone provides herbal backbone, while subtle stone fruit—particularly peach—emerges beneath the hop-forward profile. The overall aromatic impression is fresh and inviting without heavy malt presence.

citrus forwardpiney resinstone fruithop-driven

Taste

The palate opens with concentrated citrus flavors that mirror the aroma, followed by a clean, herbaceous hop presence with distinct pine characteristics. Bitterness is deliberately restrained, allowing hop flavor to lead rather than harsh bite. A light malt backbone supports the composition without adding sweetness, maintaining crisp dryness throughout the mid-palate.

citrus flavorlight bodyrestrained bitternessclean hop profile

Finish

The finish is soft and dry, with citrus notes gradually fading into a subtle piney aftertaste. Carbonation provides gentle effervescence without astringency, leading to a refreshing and approachable conclusion.

soft, cleancitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Green Beacon Hazy XPA

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Green Beacon Hazy XPA

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 hazy, citrusy, light character as Green Beacon Hazy XPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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