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Cap Blanc

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🌍 Spain · Pale Ale · One of 196 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Named after a cove near Altea tied to a local legend of a woman with shining, fish-like skin who helped two captured lovers escape from pirates, Cap Blanc is the brewery's pale ale. It pours a bright straw colour under a creamy white head. The nose is intensely citrusy, with grapefruit and lime woven together with floral notes and pine resin. The palate is clean and fresh, with a medium-high bitterness wrapped in a silky, less dry texture and a fruity, refreshing finish.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Gold · 2022
Copa Mediterránea de Cervezas
Gold · 2021
Concurso Internacional de Cervezas Artesanas
Silver · 2018
Barcelona Beer Challenge
★Gold — Copa Mediterránea de Cervezas
★Gold — Concurso Internacional de Cervezas Artesanas
★Silver — Barcelona Beer Challenge
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
floral
piney
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cap Blanc

◎ Appearance

Cap Blanc presents a bright straw yellow hue that catches the light with clarity and vibrancy. A creamy white head forms at the pour and clings to the glass with good persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the walls. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, suggesting a refined level of conditioning.

bright straw yellowcreamy white headclean and clear

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a vibrant citrus character, with grapefruit and lime leading the charge and blending seamlessly with subtle floral undertones. Pine resin from the noble hops adds depth and a resinous backbone to the bouquet. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh or oxidized notes.

citrus-forwardgrapefruit and limefloral with pine resin

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and bright, with citrus notes carrying through from the nose. A medium-high bitterness unfolds in the mid-palate, though wrapped in a silky texture that prevents any astringency or harshness. The mouthfeel remains refreshing and less dry than typical for the style, allowing the fruity character to shine.

medium-high bitternesssilky mouthfeelcitrus-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and fruity, with lingering citrus notes fading gracefully into a clean, dry aftertaste. The refreshing character persists through the exit, leaving no heavy residue.

fruity and refreshingclean dry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cap Blanc

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cap Blanc

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 citrusy, clean, refreshing character as Cap Blanc will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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