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Únětické pivo XPA 12°

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A strong tropical aroma with pineapple in the lead meets a soft body and a pleasantly pronounced bitterness. The top-fermented extra pale ale gets this character from four hop varieties from the USA and Australia. The brewery describes it as something extra from its traditional brewery; XPA stands for eXtra Pale Ale. It is unfiltered and available all year.

Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes, pineapple taking the foreground with supporting citrus undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Únětické pivo XPA 12°

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, showing the beer's unfiltered character through a fine, suspended brightness. A dense white head forms with good retention and clings to the glass in delicate patterns as you drink. The carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

pale goldenbright and cleardense head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes, pineapple taking the foreground with supporting citrus undertones. American and Australian hop varieties express themselves clearly without harshness, layered with a subtle herbaceous quality. The malt backbone remains restrained, allowing the hops to command the olfactory experience.

pineapple, tropical fruitcitrus and herbsclean hop-forward nose

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and soft despite the pronounced bittering presence; the palate remains impressively smooth while hop bitterness builds steadily through the mid-palate. Tropical and citrus flavors echo the aroma and integrate well with a light, crisp body. The bitterness reaches a pleasant peak without becoming harsh or astringent.

tropical and citrus notespronounced hop bitternesssoft, smooth bodycrisp and clean

◑ Finish

The finish dries progressively, with lingering bitter notes receding into a refreshing, citrus-tinged aftertaste. The overall impression is clean and quenching, inviting another sip.

dry, bitter finishrefreshing citrus aftertaste
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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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Food Pairing

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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, bitter, hoppy character as Únětické pivo XPA 12° will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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