Hog APA
An intense floral, citrus blend and a characteristic long, dry finish. Hog APA is a 4.5% pale ale loaded with US Mosaic and home-grown English Cascade in the copper, then dry-hopped with both varieties. The Cascade comes from the hop garden beside the brewhouse at Hogs Back in Tongham, Surrey, where it is also used in Hero IPA.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Hog APA
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
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About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, citrusy, dry character as Hog APA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.