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Swing That Way Pale Ale

Animus Brewing
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🌍 Spain · American Pale Ale · One of 220 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Swing That Way Pale Ale

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 Swing That Way Pale Ale

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 hoppy, clean, fruity character as Swing That Way Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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