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Pequeño Cabo

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A sour conditioned on fresh tequila barrel wood, listed at 4% and 4 IBU. Four Winds describes oak and agave against lemon and lime with a trace of salt, and compares the profile to a lime margarita. An earlier 750 ml bottling ran as a tequila barrel-aged sour weisse; the 2023 release comes in 355 ml slim cans.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild4 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourcitrusyoak
sour
citrusy
oak
tart
salty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—fresh lime and lemon zest—laid over a subtle oak framework from tequila barrel conditioning.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pequeño Cabo

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright translucence characteristic of the style. The carbonation is crisp and lively, producing a fine, persistent head with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. The slim can format preserves the beer's freshness and visual appeal.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—fresh lime and lemon zest—laid over a subtle oak framework from tequila barrel conditioning. Beneath the bright acidity sits a whisper of agave sweetness and mineral salinity, creating an aromatic profile reminiscent of a lime margarita prepared with dry spirits. The hop presence is minimal, allowing the souring and wood influence to dominate.

lime, lemon zesttequila oakagave, mineralitybright, inviting

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and mouth-puckering, with aggressive but refined acidity that frames bright citrus flavors—primarily lime and subtle lemon notes. The oak from barrel conditioning integrates seamlessly, imparting a dry, woody structure that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. A delicate saline note emerges mid-palate, enhancing the margarita-like character while maintaining excellent balance despite the minimal bitterness.

tart, punchy aciditycitrus-forwarddry oak structuresalinity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the acidity carrying through to a crisp, lingering conclusion. The aftertaste remains citrusy and slightly salty, fading gradually with an inviting dryness that encourages another sip.

dry, cleanlingering citrusrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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