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RATINGS: 79   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.18   EST. CALORIES: 150   ABV: 5%
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XPA (Extra Pale Ale) is an American classic. A hoppy session ale . . . relatively light and low in alcohol but packed with flavor. Old World English malts are paired with new American hop varieties, resulting in a superbly drinkable yet complex brew, ideal for evenings out at the pub or when entertaining at home. This beer has it all – enough hops to satisfy the most serious hophead, but enough malt to achieve a perfect balance. This American Pale Ale is unfiltered and unpasteurized.


3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
thornecb (2961) - Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA - MAR 2, 2011
Pours copper-tinged amber into a shaker. Bright white head with medium retention recedes leaving spider lacing. Resing and grapefruit pith aromas. Crisp with sour citrus and dusty grapefruit pith.

3.2
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
BDR (2535) - Roseville, Minnesota, USA - JUN 27, 2007
Hazy gold color with massive white head. Watery nose with the faintest citrus hop aroma. Faint malt character with light citrus hops in the body with a mildly bitter finish. T

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
PilsnerPeter (2958) - Flushing, New York, USA - MAR 8, 2008
Bottle from beastiefan2k: Eugene was so generous that night! Pours a nice cloudy yellow with a white head. The nose is honeyish and flowery. Light body with a simple flavor. Honeyish and lightly sweet upfront with an herbal middle. The finish has a very late rind-like bitterness which is slightly inky. Lacks depth, boring.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Davhgbrew (418) - Boca Raton, Florida, USA - DEC 16, 2002
Well, the guy at the beer store said this one,"was kind of a dark beer." I don’t usually trust the beer store guys, but I decided to take his word for it tonight. Well, I was drunk when I bought the beer, so it is no excuse because I should have realized that it was a pale ale...duh!@ Anyway, the beer isn’t bad, it has a malty aroma and reminds me of a "poor man’s Sam Adams." The Pats better win tonight, because the beer is just mediocre.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
dirtymike (2016) - Manchester, New Hampshire, USA - MAR 29, 2004
Cloudy deep golden in colow with a small white head. Aroma of sweet malt and oranges. Sweet malty flavor with some citrus,mild spice and acidity. Lingering dry,hoppy finish.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
heemer77 (4754) - Urbandale, Iowa, USA - JUL 4, 2006
Got a single at John’s. The pour was hazy and medium gold with a white head. The aroma was typical with grapefruit, apricots and some peanuts. The taste had grapefruit rind and some hints of dry grass. A smooth palate.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
PhatB420 (341) - Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA - SEP 2, 2011
Solid pour, head lasts awhile. Fruity, musky smell and taste. Goes down nicely wiht various sweet citrus overtones. Feeling apricot and peach the most. Golden hay with shaded sun coloring. A fine sipping microbrew here. Goes well with sharp cheese and tarts but thats your perrogitive. Hay feel in the aftertase brings feelings of open fields of hops and malt. A delicate treat on the pallate.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
1FastSTi (2990) - Glendale, Wisconsin, USA - JUL 20, 2007
Well, I haven’t been impressed by any of the High and Mighty lineup. This one pours to a hazy golden straw colored body with a thin creamy white head. Nice lacing. The aroma is candied pineapple with some light mango and subtle grains. The flavor is candied pineapple, grassy and floral hops that are lightly chalky, and grains. The palate is tart and over-carbonated with some chalkiness.


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Beer: High & Mighty XPA Rating Avg: 3.18 No. of Ratings: 79
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