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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
PaceA Few

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
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusycleanfruity
citrusy
clean
fruity
floral
piney
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a vibrant citrus character, with grapefruit and lime leading the charge and blending seamlessly with subtle floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

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

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.

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About Pale Ale

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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

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