SMALL BATCH CRAFTED - BOLDLY FERMENTED -

MILD heat
WILD flavor

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100% natural ingredients
PROBIOTIC - vegan gluten-free
unpasteurized unfiltered
unapologetically delicious

Black Cap Hot Sauce tips a (backward flat bill) hat to the art of
fermentation and
preserving living culture.

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WHERE TO BUY

CENTRAL OHIO

Giant Eagle Market District (All Locations), Lucky’s Market (Clintonville and Victorian Village), Charmey’s Market, Barley Hopsters, Bear’s Bagels, Beechwold Farm Market, Chickees General Store, Clintonville Natural Foods, COLO (North Market Downtown + Bridge Park),Freedom a la Carte, Hills Market Worthington, Keller Market House, Kindred Market, Lancaster Greenhouse, Littleton’s Market, Macelleria, MAK Home Furnishings, Saddleberk, The Bottle Shop, The Hungarian Butcher, Watershed Distillery, Weiland’s Market, Winchester Farm Exchange

NORTHERN OHIO

Giant Eagle Market District (All Locations), Lucky’s Market (Clifton Blvd), Beau’s Deli, Beet Jar, Black Market Meats, Cordelia, Gingham Market, Good Company, Heart of Gold, Jaworski Meats, Lake Road Market, Larder Delicatessen, Market on Lee, Martha on the Fly, Ohio City Provisions, The Roaming Biscuit, Taco Tontos Kent

restaurant partners

Bear’s Bagels, Beet Jar, Bite This by Annie, Cobra, Cordelia, Genes, Good Company, Heart of Gold, Market Bar at Bridge Park, Ray Ray’s Hog Pit, Tabouli Cafe, Watershed Kitchen + Bar, Yellowbird Foodshed, AND MORE!

CINCINNATI

Jungle Jim’s - Eastgate

FAQs

Fermentation is the powerhouse behind the signature tangy, bold flavor of Black Cap. We take pride in using 100% natural ingredients that undergo a month-long fermentation process. During this time, beneficial probiotic bacteria thrive, giving you more than just a flavor punch. Your favorite hot sauce isn’t just a condiment; it’s a gut-friendly addition to your meals— all thanks to the magic of fermentation.
We keep the living probiotic cultures active in our sauce, so it belongs in the fridge, not the cabinet. Temperature is key: higher heat boosts activity, while cooler temps slow it down. If your hot sauce spends a night out or arrives warm from an online order—DON’T PANIC. It’s still good! Just toss it back in the fridge to cool down. Pressure build-up in the bottle is natural, expected, and increases the longer it’s left out of the fridge. You might hear a chef’s hiss or see some bubbles when you open it; that’s just your ferment doing its thing.
Good news - Black Cap is 100% natural, vegan, gluten-free, probiotic, unpasteurized, unfiltered, and unapologetically delicious.
Black Cap is the natural (and way cooler) replacement for your “everyday user” hot sauce. Fresno peppers are the only source of heat, so Black Cap is perfect for your cheesy eggs, pizza, buffalo chicken dip, taco topper, and everything in-between.
SHIPPING DETAILS:
Sauce ships once weekly to minimize carrier window. We expedite shipping, cold pack in sealed envelopes to keep it cool for the first 12-24 hours, and it arrives to you within 48 hours.
Please allow 10 business days for shipment confirmation.
REFRIGERATE UPON RECEIPT:
It's Alive! Living culture fermented products may be unrefrigerated for a few days. Once received, pop your sauce back in the fridge. You may notice some pressure once opened. No spoilage here, just a little chef's hiss from the active cultures.
SHIPPING:
Ohio ONLY - 4+ bottles ship FREE
STANDARD SHIPPING:
1-2 bottles - $15
3-5 bottles - $10
6-7 bottles - $5
8+ bottles - FREE
T-Shirts ship FREE

EVENTS

From farmers markets to restaurant collaborations, Black Cap events are the best place to snag our limited Secret Stash Sauces. Good hangs and good vibes included.

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