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🌍 Spain · Fruited Sour · One of 37 Fruited Sours in hopIQ

Calypso is a fruit sour first released in 2023, and its label story follows a sailor on an expedition aboard the research ship Calypso who meets an island tribe brewing beer with red fruit for a sea goddess. It pours a bright, slightly hazy coral with a lively head that fades quickly. The nose is very fresh and fruity, with tart, lactic notes and above all redcurrant and raspberry. The body is smooth yet refreshing, and its distinctive acidity keeps it light and very easy to drink. The brewery suggests grilled chicken and citrus desserts.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild7 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Mildly bitter and crisp.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruited Sour.
Hop character
citrusy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
sour
tart
Distinctive notes
berry

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Calypso

◎ Appearance

Calypso presents a bright, slightly hazy coral hue that catches the light with clarity and vibrancy. The head rises with lively carbonation but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The body displays a soft cloudiness characteristic of its fruit sour style, inviting and approachable.

coral, slightly hazyquick-fading headbright and light

◌ Aroma

The nose is remarkably fresh and fruity, leading with tart lactic notes that frame the character immediately. Redcurrant and raspberry dominate, offering bright berry notes with gentle tartness. Subtle acidity underpins the profile, creating an inviting and thirst-quenching first impression.

redcurrant, raspberrytart, lacticfresh and fruity

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and refreshing, with the distinctive acidity cutting through cleanly without harshness. Red fruit flavors translate from the nose into the mid-palate, balanced by a light body that keeps the beer remarkably drinkable. The low bitterness allows the fruit and lactic character to remain the focus throughout.

smooth, tart acidityred fruit forwardvery easy drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and short, with residual tartness lingering gently on the palate. The aftertaste remains dry and fruity, inviting another sip without any cloying sensation.

dry, lingering tartnesscrisp finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Calypso

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Calypso

About Fruited Sour

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruited Sour?

Fruited Sour is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Fruited Sour

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, berry, sour character as Calypso will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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