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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for X Marks the Spot
◎ Appearance
Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer presents a bright, luminous appearance typical of the extra pale ale style, with visible carbonation that contributes to its visual liveliness.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced juicy pineapple and tropical fruit character, layered beneath bright citrus notes that dance across the palate. A whirlpool hopping technique preserves the delicate aromatic expression of the American and Australian hop blend, with only a faint hoppy spice emerging at the edge of the bouquet.
◐ Taste
The palate enters with clean malt backbone and light body that allows the hop character to express itself fully. Mid-palate reveals the promised juiciness and citrus complexity, while bitterness builds more assertively than the aroma suggests—a firm, resinous bite that provides structure without overwhelming the delicate fruit notes. The finish emerges dry and crisp, with lingering hoppy spice.
◑ Finish
A short to medium finish that remains crisp and dry, with the bitterness fading to reveal a clean, refreshing aftertaste. The hoppy spice lingers briefly before yielding to a pleasant dryness that invites another sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of X Marks the Spot
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 X Marks the Spot
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 dry, crisp, juicy character as X Marks the Spot will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
Other Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ