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Swing That Way Pale Ale

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Animus' New England-style Pale Ale — brewed with Mosaic, Ekuanot, and Hallertau Blanc hops. Soft, aromatic, and crushable. The most approachable beer from one of Barcelona's most ambitious craft breweries — perfect for newcomers to the Animus style.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanfruity
hoppy
clean
fruity
floral
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus and floral notes from Mosaic and Ekuanot hops—white pepper, grapefruit zest, and subtle florals dominate.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Swing That Way Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms with modest volume but demonstrates fine retention and clean lacing on the glass. The overall presentation is luminous and inviting.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and floral notes from Mosaic and Ekuanot hops—white pepper, grapefruit zest, and subtle florals dominate. Hallertau Blanc adds a delicate white wine-like character. Soft malt provides a clean, neutral backbone without obstruction.

citrus zestfloral, white pepperclean maltaromatic hop blend

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and clean with immediate hop expression—crisp citrus and subtle white wine notes. The mid-palate remains light and refreshing, with restrained malt sweetness balancing the moderate bitterness. Moderate IBUs deliver pleasant definition without harshness.

citrusy, crispbalanced bitternesslight bodysmooth entry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus and floral notes fading gracefully. A refreshing, slightly herbal aftertaste invites the next sip.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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

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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.

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