Review Date: 14/12/2021
Brewery Name: Mismatch Brewing Co (Hay Valley, South Australia, Australia)
Beer Name: XPA
Beer number 14 of our Beer Cartel Advent Calendar for 2021
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"A never before seen XPA from Mismatch.
Using the water and hopping schedules inspired from our New England IPAs, we heavily RO treated the water on our closed loop, zero waste water system, to round out and soften the mouth feel resulting on a super sessionable beer. We achieved a low IBU through low temperature whirlpool even with the heavy hop load of 2.8g/L making this beer even more drinkable. A massive hop aroma was accomplished through multiple dry hops through the fermentation at a hefty 18g/L - Massive for a 4.8% beer. Needless to say, the accounts team isn’t too happy with the brew team!!
This beer is for hop heads and novices alike, this is the perfect beer on a summer’s day."
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| Mismatch Brewing Co - XPA Can |
General
Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 4.8% (Standard)
Label/Design: 6/10
Serving Style: Can
Region of Origin: Pacific (Australia, New Zealand)
Style Family: Pale Ale (XPA)
Malts/Adjuncts: Pale, Wheat, Carahell
Hops: Azacca, Idaho 7, Kohatu
IBU's: 20
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| Mismatch Brewing Co - XPA - Can Notes |
Appearance
Colour: Pale Gold
| Brilliant | Clear | Slight Haze | Hazy |
Collar of Foam & Head Retention
| None |
Poor |
Moderate |
Good |
| N/A | Thin | Fluffy | Mousse-Like |
| None | Slow | Medium | Fast-Rising Bubbles |
Alcohol Aroma
| Not Detectable | Mild | Noticeable | Strong | Harsh |
Aroma & Flavour
Esters Aroma: None
Phenols: None
Alcohol Taste:
| Not Detectable | Mild | Noticeable | Strong | Harsh |
| Mild | Moderate | Strong | Extreme |
| Restrained | Moderate | Aggressive | Harsh |
Malt Sweetness:
| Low | Medium | High | Cloying (Excessive) |
Astringency:
| Low | Medium | High |
Palate/Mouthfeel:
| Light Bodied (Thin/Watery) |
Medium Bodied (Light + Full) |
Full Bodied (Round, Rich & Creamy) |
Palate Carbonation:
| Low | Medium | High |
Length/Finish:
| Short (Up to 15 seconds) |
Medium (15 to 60 seconds) |
Long (More than 60 seconds) |
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| Mismatch Brewing Co - XPA in the Craftd Freddy glass |
Overall
Drinkability: 8/10
Overall Impression: 9/10
Notes
This beer is heavily dry hopped at a rate of 18g/L, which is huge - more like IPA (or double IPA) territory but it really works somehow. The IBU's are low at only 20, and the ABV isn't particularly high either so this amount of hops almost shouldn't work - but it does. And it's great. Carbonation seems quite high and the dry finish helps to offset the strong hop flavours. Well balanced and all together, really enioyable.
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