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Spitting Feathers Xtra Pale Ale

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Soft melon and passion fruit meet a satisfying bitterness in this extra pale ale, made with Maris Otter malt and Olicana T45 hops, all of it British. It opened the what.three.words range, named after map spots that mean something to the team; the artwork shows three extraterrestrial brewers, Tom, Mal and Rik, beamed down to Common Farm.

ABV
4.7%
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
fruitytropicalmalty
fruity
tropical
malty
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Soft stone fruit and tropical character leads, with distinct melon and passion fruit notes from the Olicana T45 hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spitting Feathers Xtra Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, with a lively bead rising steadily through the body.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Soft stone fruit and tropical character leads, with distinct melon and passion fruit notes from the Olicana T45 hops. The Maris Otter malt provides a clean, biscuity base without heaviness, allowing the fruit aromatics to remain in the foreground.

melonpassion fruitbiscuity maltclean, British character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, refreshing fruit flavours — melon and stone fruit blend seamlessly with a moderate, well-integrated bitterness. Malt backbone remains restrained, allowing hop character and balanced IBUs to shape the mid-palate and deliver a clean, dry impression without astringency.

soft fruitbalanced bitternessrefreshingdry finish

◑ Finish

Medium length finish with lingering fruit notes and a gentle, fading bitterness. Clean aftertaste leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

medium finishclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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

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

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