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Hazy XPA

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Wheat, malted barley and oats build the body and the hazy honey colour, while the hops sit right at the front, American and New Zealand varieties layered through the whirlpool and the dry hop. Pineapple and mandarin rise from a sturdy head, and the palate follows with tropical fruit, a moderate bitterness and a touch of pine resin. Fuller and softer than five percent would suggest, closing fresh and dry.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyresinous
tropical
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
piney
wheat
Aroma
Tropical fruit and citrus dominate the nose, with pineapple and mandarin leading distinctly.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy XPA

◎ Appearance

A hazy, honey-gold pour with substantial cloudiness from wheat, malted barley, and oats in suspension. The head is sturdy and long-lasting, with good retention and fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation is visibly active, maintaining the soft, pillowy character throughout.

honey-goldhazysturdy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit and citrus dominate the nose, with pineapple and mandarin leading distinctly. Layered American and New Zealand hops bring herbal and resinous notes underneath, while subtle wheat grain and soft Malz character anchor the profile without overwhelming.

pineapple, mandarintropical fruitherbal resinwheat grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tropical fruit and moderate bitterness, followed by a touch of pine resin that lingers through the mid-palate. Despite its low alcohol, the beer drinks fuller and softer than expected, with the grain body providing substance and balance to the hoppy front.

tropical fruitmoderate bitternesspine resinsoft body

◑ Finish

The finish closes dry and fresh, with lingering citrus and resinous hop character fading cleanly. A crisp, thirst-quenching aftertaste leaves no heaviness.

dryfreshclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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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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