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Ballast Point Calico Amber Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
3123.55/5.03.54/5.05%97.8English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Calico Amber Ale is brewed in the American Amber style. Full bodied and aromatic, it is brewed with 6 malts for deep red color and full flavor.
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 beerbill (1954), Laurel, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jul 2, 2009  
From a growler filled at Big Z Beverages. Pours a clear reddish amber (more red than amber actually) with a moderate-large tan head that lasted until mid-glass and left partial lace. Pleasant aroma of malt, orange and grapefruit. The flavor is malt with just a bit of sweetness and molasses followed by a solid dose of grapefruit fruit flavor as well as moderate grapefruit bitterness. Medium bodied. Sessionable and enjoyable!


 junon (221), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jun 29, 2009  
Dayum. Chocolate? Its what I get at all levels. Definitely full bodied. Appearance is...brandy wine. I get a honey not in the bouquet. Taste has a herbal finish. This beer delivers in all areas. Exciting beer. My favourite so far from Ballast Point.


 Cletus (5057), Connecticut, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jun 24, 2009  
Pours reddish/brown with an off white thin head. Smells of caramel, some sugary hints, roses, some sweet citrus. Tastes of sweet malt, tangerines, some hints of citrussy tartness on the finish.


 Capa (977), Yokosuka, Japan
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/515/20
Jun 20, 2009  
Crystal clear ruby colored wirha thin, off white head. Aroma is rather sweet with plenty of sugar and pleasant citrus. Flavor very similar. Sweet sugary malts, citrus, light lemon, and the smallest amount of caramel I would ever comment on. Clean and refreshing but not all that exciting.


 keepersj12 (799), Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jun 13, 2009  
A very tasty ale. Pours dark amber with a nice fluffy head. Aroma is sweet molasses and dried fruit. Taste is sweet to start with the hops coming in the end. Very nice hoppy aftertaste. Dry finish.


 marchcow (664), Coralville, Iowa, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jun 13, 2009  
Very enjoyable beer and good flavors, body, and strength considering it’s only 5%. A good session beer. Creamy hops and brown sugar aromas. Brown opaque color with some density. Flavors are hoppy with red roasted flavors and some cream and cheese. Palate is creamy and rich enough. Light but rich and well balanced. Tasty.


NewBelgium5 (66), , Pennsylvania, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Jun 13, 2009  
Medium bodied amber ale with a lot of flavor. Roasted malts make this almost dark orangeish color ale quite good.


 fonefan (11565), VestJylland, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Jun 8, 2009  
Bottle 22fl.oz. @ home.
Clear medium to dark orange amber color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, fully lasting, light beige head. Aroma is moderate malty, hay, keller. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and bitter with a average to long duration, and a dusty ry peppery finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20090128]



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