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Calypso

Spain·Fruited Sour
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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
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild7 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruityberrysour
fruity
berry
sour
tart
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is remarkably fresh and fruity, leading with tart lactic notes that frame the character immediately.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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 Fruited Sour

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