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Bright citrus hops meet a light-medium body in this American pale ale, a revival of a classic American style. Swifty APA aims for bold flavor and a thirst-quenching, crushable character, and Real Ale's motto is that there is always time for a Swifty. A year-round beer from Blanco, Texas, at 5.2% ABV and 40 IBU.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—backed by clean, herbal hop character typical of American noble hop varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Swifty

◎ Appearance

Swifty presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the American Pale Ale style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a white to cream-colored head that settles to a thin, persistent ring. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—backed by clean, herbal hop character typical of American noble hop varieties. Beneath the hop-forward profile sits a light malt foundation offering subtle grain sweetness without any biscuity depth. The overall aromatic impression is clean and straightforward, with no fermentation esters or oxidative notes.

bright citrusherbal hopsclean malt basecrisp, no funk

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a dry, refreshing quality and balanced hop bitterness that sits comfortably in the mid-40 IBU range. Mid-palate shows a light-medium body with citrus flavors dominating, while subtle malt sweetness provides ballast without heaviness. The bitterness builds gently and persists without harshness, creating an overall impression of drinkability and thirst-quenching character.

balanced bitternesscitrus-forwardlight bodycrushable

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and snappy, with lingering citrus notes and a gentle hop bite that encourages another sip. Aftertaste remains clean, with no lingering sweetness or astringency.

dry finishcitrus lingeringclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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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

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