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Collision

Unity Brewing Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Unity's approachable pale ale — clean, hoppy, and refreshing. The everyday expression of Jimmy Hatherley's yeast-driven brewing philosophy. Available at the River Itchen taproom and at craft beer bars across Hampshire.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
yeasty
Malt character
malty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Collision

Appearance

Collision presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that forms quickly and clings well to the glass. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating fine bubbles that track steadily upward. Light transmission is clean, characteristic of a well-executed pale ale at this color intensity.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

Aroma

The nose opens with clean, herbaceous hop notes balanced by subtle citrus and stone fruit character. A restrained but present malt backbone provides gentle sweetness without dominance, while a crisp, neutral yeast profile lets the hops and malt dialogue breathe. The overall impression is refreshing and inviting rather than aggressive.

citrus, herbal hopsclean yeastlight stone fruit

Taste

Entry is crisp and dry with immediate hop bitterness that sits comfortably at moderate levels. The mid-palate reveals subtle citrus and fruity notes alongside a light, clean malt sweetness that prevents any harshness. Bitterness persists gently into the finish, leaving the palate dry without astringency.

moderate bitternesscitrus forwardcrisp, dry palate

Finish

The finish is short to medium in length with a clean, dry aftertaste. The hop bitterness fades quickly, leaving behind only a whisper of citrus and a refreshing, thirst-quenching dryness.

dry aftertastequick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Collision

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Collision

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, hoppy, crisp character as Collision will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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