Review Date: 6/3/2022
Brewery Name: Capital Brewing Co (Fyshwick, ACT, Australia)
Beer Name: XPA
"A bright tropical number with a hint of citrus, very refreshing and delightfully easy to drink. Like a calypso sunset in a can."
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| Capital Brewing Co - XPA - Can |
General
Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 5.0% (Standard)
Serving Style: Can
Region of Origin: Pacific (Australia, New Zealand)
Style Family: Pale Ale
Malts/Adjuncts: Golden Promise, others unknown
Hops: Azacca, Mosaic, Amarillo
IBU's: 30
Appearance
Colour: Straw
| 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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| Capital Brewing XPA in the Craftd Alpha glass |
Overall
Drinkability: 10/10
Overall Impression: 9/10
Notes
This beer was rated #7 in the Gabs Hottest 100 beers of 2021, and it's easy to see why.
It's hard to describe exactly what an XPA is, but we know this is definitely what it should taste like. Light, refreshing and full of flavour. Similar to Balters XPA, it really hits the spot and is totally crushable - hence the perfect drinkability score. Plenty of tropical fruit flavours with minimal bitterness, with a light body and clean finish.
This one appears to be widely available in bottle shops - if you see it, give it a try, you won't be disappointed!
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