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Philter XPA

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The XPA is the beer Philter is known for, built on Galaxy, Simcoe, Mosaic and Citra. It pours naturally cloudy and leads with tropical fruit on the nose, passionfruit and mango over lighter citrus, before a dry, lightly bitter finish keeps it easy to come back to. At 4.2 percent and 25 IBU it sits deliberately between a pale ale and a session beer.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Trophy Best Australian Style Pale Ale · 2025
Australian International Beer Awards
#5 · 2025
GABS Hottest 100
#8 · 2024
GABS Hottest 100
★Trophy Best Australian Style Pale Ale — Australian International Beer Awards
★#5 — GABS Hottest 100
★#8 — GABS Hottest 100
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit—passionfruit and mango dominate, layered over brighter citrus notes from the Citra and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Philter XPA

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden yellow with a natural haze that catches the light pleasantly. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate patterns. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending the beer a gently animated presence.

golden, naturally hazyfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit—passionfruit and mango dominate, layered over brighter citrus notes from the Citra and Mosaic hops. Beneath the fruit sits a soft, clean malt base that grounds the expression without competing for attention. The overall aromatic profile is inviting and fresh, with no sharp alcohol or oxidative notes.

passionfruit, mangobright citrusclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, fruit-forward entry that echoes the aromatic promise. Mid-palate reveals a lean, dry character with continued tropical and citrus presence, supported by the Galaxy and Simcoe hops' subtle complexity. Bitterness arrives gently at 25 IBU—restrained but present—and builds toward a clean, dry finish that invites another sip.

dry, tropical-fruitedmoderate bitternesslean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and departing, leaving behind a pleasant dryness and fading citrus warmth. Aftertaste remains clean with no cloying sweetness, making this an exceptionally approachable beer despite its hop character.

dry, quick fadecitrus warmth
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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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Food Pairing

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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, dry, fruity character as Philter XPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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