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Telegraph California Ale 3.32 67

Telegraph California Ale

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673.37/5.03.32/5.06.2%81.5Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Telegraph California Ale is our flagship beer and is our interpretation of the unique ales that were commonly brewed up and down the West Coast in the 19th century. It is an unfiltered, medium-bodied beer, with a rich amber color and a rocky, white head. The beer is crafted using domestic American ingredients and fermented with a unique yeast strain that accentuates the hoppy spiciness, while also imparting fruity and subtly sour flavors. The aromas are spicy and earthy, reminiscent of the rich agricultural valleys surrounding Santa Barbara.
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 pintsize (1042), Austin, Texas, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Jul 18, 2008  
7-6-08 bottle shared with lb4lb thanks to stefanje
Semi clear orange with an average head. Smell is light and slightly funky yeast. Flavor is very light and subtle - almost like a doughy sour. Very drinkable and easy to go down. Almost refreshing - not what I was expecting.


 lb4lb (2011), Austin, Texas, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/514/20
Jul 11, 2008  
Bottle in trade from stefanje. Thanks man!
Pours an orange amber color with a semi clearness to it. Smell is fresh, yeasty hoppiness with almost a touch of funk to it. Taste is very balanced between light hoppiness, yeasty subtle tartness and fresh sweet maltiness. Overall is very refreshing to drink and a slightly unique beer with a nice flavor and no real typical belgian ale like qualities or flavors.


 BMan1113VR (2897), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Jul 5, 2008  
On tap at Father’s Office. Not what I was expecting at all (was expecting a malty and fruity California Common ala Anchor Steam on sterroids). Pours with a small, off-white head covering a clear amber brown body. Slightly sour and earthy aroma with a bit of oak and prunes aswell. Tastee has some strong leather nots as well as a bit of barnyard, tobacco, spiceyness. Very salty and herbal. A bit fizzy on the mouthfeel. Was not expecting them to use the yeast that was used here.


 madsberg (5044), Søborg, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Jun 25, 2008  
Bottled at Papsoes Blind tasting 19th. June 2008 nr. 7: Golden coloured. Unclear. Dense light beige head. Yeast sweetness and fruit in the aroma. Flavour of herbs, yeast, fruits, citrus and caramel. A bit bland. Meidum bodied. Sourish and citric end.


 Papsoe (15091), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/57/103/514/20
Jun 23, 2008  
(Bottle 75 cl) Courtesy of SoLan. Pours a hazy amber golden with some impurities and a small off-white head. Aroma of yeast and a little fruit. Medium body, notes of yeast, fruit and sulphur. Fairly dry and somewhat astringent finish with a light underlying acidity. 190608


 joergen (8617), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Jun 23, 2008  
Botte #7 at Papsoes blindtasting. Clear amber coloured with a huge light yellow head. Fruity aroma of hops and grass with notes of brett. Fruity flavour of hops, grass and yeast with notes of brett. Hoppy finish.


 yespr (12313), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Jun 22, 2008  
Bottle. Papsoes MadsBerg homecoming blindtasting, bottle #7. Pours hazy orange with a lacing off-white head. Light soapy and spiced hops aroma. Flavour is mild hoppy and fruity. Holds a mild brett citric note. Dry woody flavour following. Returns to a dry citric flavour. Ends dry and mild woody.


 Grovlam (3810), Copenhagen, Denmark
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jun 20, 2008  
Bottle. [After party @ Papsoe, thanks buddy] Pale amber color. Aroma of mild grain and fruit. Over the palate came mild sour and spicy notes. Light to medium bodied with an average carbonation. Light sweet and mild bitter flavor. Light spicy sweet and fruity finish



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