Our east coast pale ale is brewed almost exactly at the 'X' between the hop fields of the Pacific Northwest and of East Kent, in the U.K. We use hops and grain from both, to create a beer that combines English refinement with a feisty American swagger. Our east coast pale ale is brewed almost exactly at the 'X' between the hop fields of the Pacific Northwest and of East Kent, in the U.K. We use hops and grain from both, to create a beer that combines English refinement with a feisty American swagger. Why the extra hassle (and expense) to use ingredients from the U.K.? We love English beer, first off. The English are the kings of brewing low alcohol beer that's easy-to-drink, but also characterful and complex. And we find that the English hops round out the edgy flavors provided by the Simcoe hops that give XPA its signature. It's the best of both worlds, in one easy-drinkin' package -- a hoppy (but not harshly bitter) golden beer that bridges the gap between classic English ales and their brash American counterparts.