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Land & Sea XPA

Alvarado Street Brewery
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🌍 United States · Extra Pale Ale · One of 5 Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ

Land & Sea XPA is a collaboration between Californian craft stalwart Alvarado Street Brewery of Salinas, United States, and Monterey Bay F.C., celebrating the coastal character of the Central Coast. Brewed with 100% Nelson Sauvin hops, this Extra Pale Ale pours a bright, pale golden with a fine white head. The aroma bursts with sun-drenched tropical fruit — think ripe passionfruit, white grape, and fresh gooseberry. On the palate it is light-bodied yet flavourful, delivering juicy waves of tropical citrus balanced by a clean, grassy hop character. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a gentle bitterness that invites the next sip. An approachable, sessionable XPA that perfectly captures its Pacific shoreline spirit.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

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.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Extra Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Land & Sea XPA

Appearance

Land & Sea XPA presents a bright, pale golden hue that catches the light with clarity and vibrancy. A fine white head forms at the pour and settles into a thin, persistent collar with good schaumhaftung. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting the beer's crisp, refreshing character throughout.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white headlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit aromatics—ripe passionfruit and white grape dominate, supported by fresh gooseberry and subtle citrus notes. A delicate grassy hop character underpins the fruit, adding herbal dimension without overwhelming. The overall impression is sun-warmed and inviting, with none of the typical malt backbone that might compete with the hop-driven profile.

tropical fruitpassionfruit, white grapegrassy hopherbal edge

Taste

Entry is clean and light-bodied, allowing the juicy tropical citrus notes to lead immediately across the palate. Mid-palate reveals waves of citrus and stone fruit with that characteristic Nelson Sauvin white-wine-like quality, balanced by the restrained bitterness and herbal hop dryness. The 30 IBU bitterness arrives gently, never assertive, permitting the fruit flavours to remain the focal point throughout.

tropical citruslight-bodiedclean palategentle bitterness

Finish

The finish is crisp and inviting, with a dry, grassy hop fade that lingers pleasantly without harshness. A subtle peach note may emerge in the aftertaste, reinforcing the fruity character and encouraging the next sip.

crisp finishdry hop faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Land & Sea 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 Land & Sea 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 tropical, citrusy, clean character as Land & Sea XPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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