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Calmer Chameleon

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Calmer Chameleon is a cask pale ale at 4.1% from Brew York's Signature Range. It is hopped with Columbus, Mosaic, Simcoe and Idaho 7, and the brewery describes a gentle, easy-drinking beer with notes of fruit, blossom, citrus and pine; on its Untappd page it labels the recipe an APA. Calmer Chameleon is one of the long-standing Signature cask beers next to Tonkoko and Maris the Otter and is available on cask only.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
fruityhoppypiney
fruity
hoppy
piney
citrusy
floral
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and stone fruit notes, underscored by a gentle floral character that suggests honeysuckle and blossom.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Calmer Chameleon

◎ Appearance

Calmer Chameleon presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, typical of cask conditioning, creating a soft visual presence without excessive effervescence.

pale goldenbright and clearfine white headcask-conditioned

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and stone fruit notes, underscored by a gentle floral character that suggests honeysuckle and blossom. A restrained piney herbal layer emerges in the background, courtesy of Columbus and Simcoe, while the overall impression remains approachable and balanced rather than aggressively aromatic.

citrus and stone fruitfloral sweetnessherbal pineapproachable

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and fruit-forward, with Mosaic and Idaho 7 contributing ripe berry and citrus flavors that sit at the forefront of the palate. The mid-palate maintains good body without heaviness, with a subtle malt sweetness that frames the hop character; bitterness builds steadily to a moderate finish without becoming harsh or assertive.

fruity palatebalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeelclean hop character

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering citrus and pine notes fading gradually into a clean, dry aftertaste. The 4.1% ABV allows the beer to finish light and easy-drinking without sacrificing flavor complexity.

dry and crisplingering citrusrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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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What is a American Pale Ale?

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