Old Cap ESB label
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English Pale Ale / Bitter · label approved 25 August 2026

Old Cap ESB

  • 6% ABV
  • Cans

Confluence Brewing Company's English Pale Ale / Bitter. Label approved 25 August 2026; not spotted on a shelf or tap list yet.

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  1. Label submitted23 August 2026
  2. Label approved25 August 2026
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About this beer

This is the 38th of 83 labels we have from Confluence Brewing Company. It is one of 9 english pale ale / bitter labels approved in August 2026. Its label was approved 2 days after it was submitted. The label carries the Brewers Association independent seal.

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TTB ID26235001000105
Serial260109
Label approved25 August 2026
Submitted23 August 2026
Name on the approvalConfluence Brewing Company, Confluence Brewing Company, LLC
StyleEnglish Pale Ale / Bitter
Class / type902 · Ale
Alcohol6%
VesselCans
FamilyPale Ale
OriginIowa
SourceUS TTB label approval (COLA), not a shelf listing

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From the label

“Old Cap ESB Some things last because they matter. In Iowa City, John's Grocery has stood for over 75 years as a gathering place, a cornerstone of community, and a reminder that small independent businesses can outlast the tides of time. It's proof that tradition, care, and local pride matter. Confluence Brewing Company shares in that ethos, and we can only hope to remain a staple of our community for as long as John's has. Together, we proudly present Old Cap ESB. Brewed in the classic English tradition, this ESB offers an approachable blend of toasty, caramel malts, just a touch of earthy, floral hops, and subtle, fruity esters. Balanced, satisfying, and timeless, Old Cap ESB is a toast to the institutions that anchor us, the people who sustain them, and the simple truth that good, dependable quality never goes out of style.”

The brewery

Brand
Confluence Brewing Company
Brewed at
Confluence Brewing Company, Confluence Brewing Company, LLC
Location
1235 THOMAS BECK RD, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Production
Brewed in-house
Certification
BA Independent

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