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Philter XPA Lite

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XPA Lite is the flagship XPA at half strength. The hop character carries over largely intact, with tropical fruit and citrus in the aroma and the same dry finish, while the thinner body makes the bitterness read a little sharper. At 2.1 percent it is a light beer rather than a mid-strength, aimed at long afternoons rather than one careful glass.

ABV
2.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical stone fruit and citrus zest, characteristic of the Edelhopfen bill.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Philter XPA Lite

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly but settles to a delicate foam collar with moderate lacing. The light body is evident in the thin, translucent column.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical stone fruit and citrus zest, characteristic of the Edelhopfen bill. The hop character remains prominent despite the reduced alcohol, with notes of grapefruit and subtle passionfruit. Minimal malt presence allows the aromatic compounds to dominate.

tropical fruitcitrus zesthop-forwardgrapefruit

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with citrus and tropical notes developing across the mid-palate. The thin body throws the bitterness into sharper relief than a full-strength XPA would; the finish dries quickly without astringency. Light Malz backbone provides just enough structure to anchor the hop expression.

drycitrus-drivenclean bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

Short to medium dry finish with lingering citrus and herbal bitterness. The aftertaste remains refreshing rather than harsh, inviting the next sip.

dry finishcitrus lingeringrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
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

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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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