As Little Creatures celebrated their 18th birthday and become able to legally buy themselves a beer, the pioneering brewery marked the milestone with a new core range beer. In doing so, they joined the massed ranks of Aussie brewers with an XPA in their lineup.
It's a choice that acknowledges the growing popularity of approachable, lower bitterness beers that still have the hallmarks of Creatures' hoppy heritage, with their XPA tagged as a "drinker not a thinker".
Showing its youth, the beer features a modern dry-hopping blend of Galaxy, Mosaic and Citra hops that imbue XPA with fresh citrus aromas and a touch of passionfruit which continue through to tasting. Bitterness is barely noticeable through the light, fruity sweetness on the palate, while the light malt base’s levity keeps the approachable vibe very much front and centre.
Guy Southern
Published November 16, 2018 2018-11-16 00:00:00
