Calypso
Ground Breaker Brewing

DATE: July 26, 2024... OCCASION: enjoying the Olympics opening ceremony with another GB GF creation--thank you, Best Cellars of Ledgewood! GLASSWARE: nonick... pours from a 16-oz. can an orange copper body with lively effervescence that creates a foaming finger of snow-white head--its body shines... light resin, flowery esters, lemon, orange, and watermelon round out an alluring though tempered aroma... a smooth, friendly, refreshing sip that doesn't have an aggressive bone in its body... some buzz early, but it swiftly moves to the throat and leaves a bubbly, pleasing texture in the aftertaste that lingers with a malt liquor-like viscosity... the flower and resin are present, biting hard for a beer barely 5% in ABV, while lemon, watermelon, and orange are subtle hints in the smooth, easy-drinking profile... as GF ales go, this creates a clean, hop-forward experience that pairs well with a night of TV watching...