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Hazy XPA

Pirate Life Brewing
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🌍 Australia · Extra Pale Ale · One of 17 Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Extra Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
resinous
piney
Malt character
wheat
Distinctive notes
hazy

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hazy 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 Hazy 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 hazy, tropical, hoppy character as Hazy XPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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