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An extra pale ale hopped with a blend of American and Australian varieties, added at cooler whirlpool temperatures to hold on to the more delicate aromatics. Juicy pineapple leads, with bright citrus behind it and a faint hoppy spice at the edge. The malt base stays clean and the body light, while the bitterness is firmer than the aroma suggests, and the finish is crisp and dry. Released in limited runs rather than year-round.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicycleancitrusy
juicy
clean
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
spicy hop
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced juicy pineapple and tropical fruit character, layered beneath bright citrus notes that dance across the palate.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

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.

pale goldenclearfine headbright

◌ 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.

juicy pineapplebright citrustropical fruitfloral hop

◐ 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.

juicycrisp bitternessclean maltdry finish

◑ 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.

crispdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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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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