Calypso
A deep, fruity complexity with notes of apple and pear alongside stone fruit, thanks to American Calypso hops, which also give the beer its name. At just 3.4% this exceptionally easy-drinking pale ale is made for long sessions and stays on the seasonal calendar from June through August, in cask and polypin.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Calypso
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
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About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, smooth-drinking, hoppy character as Calypso will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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