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Jack Black Cape Pale Ale

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Dry-hopped Cape Town pale ale — citrus first, then pine and tropical fruit over a lean malt base. Moderate 35 IBU lets the hops breathe.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
juicy
piney
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest—followed by a gentle pine character and hints of tropical fruit beneath.
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jack Black Cape Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A creamy white head forms readily and maintains moderate retention with fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenbright, clearcreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest—followed by a gentle pine character and hints of tropical fruit beneath. The dry-hop treatment sits atop a restrained, neutral malt base that does not compete.

citrus-forwardpine, herbaltropical undertoneclean, crisp

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and juicy, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors dominating the front palate. The moderate 35 IBU delivers a balanced bitterness in the mid-palate without harsh edges, supported by a lean malt structure that stays out of the way. Finish dries progressively, leaving a clean hop bite.

juicy, citrus-ledmoderate bitternesslean, dry malt base

◑ Finish

Medium-length dry finish with lingering hoppy bitterness and a slight piney aftertaste. The beer clears the palate quickly, inviting another sip.

dry, hoppycrisp exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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About American Pale Ale

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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

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