Calypso

US · AA 12–14%

Tart pear and apple with a tea-like edge.

Description

Released by Hopsteiner in 2010. Calypso brings pear, apple, and lemon with a black-tea undertone. A useful fruit-forward addition for pale ales and saisons that don't want to read as tropical.

Profile

Alpha acid12–14%
Beta acid5–6%
Total oils1.6–2.5 mL/100g
Flavorpear, apple, tea, lemon

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