Cali-Belgique - Double Dry Hopped (Calypso) - Stone Brewing Co.

sonata2008

Minnesota

4.68/5  rDev +17.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Golden, lemony, and clear. A bit of lacing, but not much. Very little foam.

Smell: Very spicy, and hops are so apparent. I smell the "Belgian-ness" (i.e., unique yeastiness). Has almost a lemon fruity smell reminiscent of Mr. Clean, but in a very good way. A bit of pine in the background.

Taste: What an interesting taste! The spicy aroma really carries through to the taste. It's got a bit of bitterness which combines with the carbonation to give a tingling on the tongue. And, it is Belgian! You can really taste the phenol component. Not so much fruit. Maybe a hint of strawberries beneath the hoppiness. Definitely a lovely, complex beer.

Mouthfeel: Light carbonation with a tingly sensation. Not heavy or silky. The finish has a bit of bitterness from the hops but it is fabulous.

Drinkability: Highly drinkable. Very smooth going down.

Serving type: on-tap

08-10-2012 13:58:47 | More by sonata2008

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-14-2013 21:16:52 | More by InspectorBob

Flight0011

Washington

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-10-2013 05:35:36 | More by Flight0011

Kenai4

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

04-26-2013 01:43:17 | More by Kenai4

BeerSnobery

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

04-20-2013 21:54:19 | More by BeerSnobery

MikePags

New York

3.75/5  rDev -6%

04-02-2013 01:41:24 | More by MikePags

CTChef

Connecticut

5/5  rDev +25.3%

03-28-2013 01:19:45 | More by CTChef

techn0phobe

California

3.45/5  rDev -13.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Interesting seasonal but not one I will rush back for.

A- very soapy, suddy pour and looked appetizing in the glass for a while. Most of the head dissipated after a couple of glugs, however, but acceptable lacing left on top.

S - I got more of the syrupy Belgian sugar on the nose. Not overbearing, but doesn't smell much like a Us IPA at all - it's transatlantic influence defines the scent.

T - Tantalising hops, citrus and a hint of bitterness upfront quickly gives way to Belgian candy.

M - front of tongue, top of pallet heavy. A bit astringent - felt the carbonation.

Overall: Belge comes to California, rather than the reverse. Just made me want a Stone IPA or Ruination. Not a bad brew to try out, however.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 01:55:26 | More by techn0phobe

SvenHayden

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

03-15-2013 02:37:52 | More by SvenHayden

JeffSuttonTX

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -6%

03-10-2013 22:19:21 | More by JeffSuttonTX

Mini4x

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +19%

03-08-2013 20:43:49 | More by Mini4x

zaptone

California

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

03-08-2013 02:46:13 | More by zaptone

nzerbe

New York

3.25/5  rDev -18.5%

03-04-2013 09:18:05 | More by nzerbe

RudnicsMEB

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

02-21-2013 03:49:14 | More by RudnicsMEB

Mikegonzo

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

02-14-2013 18:51:35 | More by Mikegonzo

BugTownPub

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

02-06-2013 04:39:37 | More by BugTownPub

klyph76

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -6%

02-03-2013 03:01:03 | More by klyph76

Xtent

California

4/5  rDev +0.3%

01-29-2013 22:40:39 | More by Xtent

jnoelani

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

01-23-2013 22:53:38 | More by jnoelani

StoicBeast

California

4/5  rDev +0.3%

01-18-2013 00:25:45 | More by StoicBeast

Brushkanna

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

01-06-2013 01:12:06 | More by Brushkanna

user785335

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

12-31-2012 19:54:53 | More by user785335

Lex_Talionis

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

12-13-2012 18:30:04 | More by Lex_Talionis

TLieu

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

12-05-2012 10:23:31 | More by TLieu

B00ZER

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.3%

11-25-2012 03:27:59 | More by B00ZER