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Philter XPA

Philter Brewing
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🌍 Australia · Extra Pale Ale · One of 9 Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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
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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

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
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Philter 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 Philter 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, 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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