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Honolulu Beerworks Pussy Grabs Back

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Honolulu Beerworks' Extra Pale Ale — 6% ABV, 38 IBU, hop-forward on the citrus/orange axis with a refreshing dry finish. Not a full-strength IPA but pushes past standard pale ale territory. The brewery's protest-named XPA has been on the packaged core lineup since it launched.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
orange
tropical
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and orange blossom, backed by floral hop character and a light tropical note.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Honolulu Beerworks Pussy Grabs Back

◎ Appearance

Bright pale gold with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, contributing to a clean, inviting visual presentation characteristic of the style.

pale goldclearfine headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and orange blossom, backed by floral hop character and a light tropical note. Subtle malt sweetness provides balance without dominating; the overall impression is fresh and aromatic rather than heavily resinous.

citrusorange blossomfloral hopstropical notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and moderately bitter, with orange and grapefruit flavors building quickly across the mid-palate. The hop bitterness (38 IBU) sits at the assertive end of pale ale territory without tipping into IPA intensity; malt backbone remains restrained, allowing hop character to dominate.

hoppycitrus-forwarddry finishmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry with lingering bitter-citrus notes that fade cleanly. Aftertaste is refreshing rather than harsh, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dryrefreshingclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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

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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