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Track Pale Ale

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

Track's session expression — clean, balanced, and hop-forward. The everyday beer from the Piccadilly Trading Estate taproom that makes Track a firm favourite among Manchester beer fans.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Track Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a bright, fine-bubbled head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and persistent, creating a lively visual presentation typical of a well-crafted session ale. The body appears light and inviting.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationdelicate lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with clean citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—backed by floral and herbal hop character. Underlying malt contributes a subtle sweetness without dominating the profile. The overall impression is fresh and straightforward, with no rough edges or off-notes.

citrus zestfloral hopsherbal notesclean malt

Taste

Entry is crisp and balanced, with hop bitterness arriving early but remaining restrained at 38 IBU. Mid-palate showcases bright citrus flavors and a light malt backbone that provides structure without heaviness. The finish is clean and dry, allowing the hop character to shine without astringency.

balanced bitternesscitrus-forwardlight malt bodycrisp dry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, leaving a pleasant dryness on the palate. Hop bitterness fades gracefully, inviting another sip without lingering harshness.

dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Track 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 Track 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, crisp character as Track Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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