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Telegraph California Ale

Telegraph California Ale

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A Belgian Ale brewed by
Telegraph Brewing Company

Santa Barbara, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

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373.53/5.03.49/5.06.2%88.5 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

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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 Papsoe (9999), 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


 Oakes (6853), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
May 27, 2008  
Bright, dark, golden-amber. Lightly spicy aroma with a footy yeast note. Spicy, with light caramel, a hint of clean tartness late. Crazy beer - lots of nuance. A bit of an odd duck but I like it.


 yespr (6259), 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.


 joergen (6257), 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.


 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/512/20
Aug 13, 2008  
Date: 06/10/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party

Appearance: clear dark copper, fine off white head, bits of lace,
Aroma: light sweet caramel malt aroma with earthy hops,
Flavor: sweet malt flavor, nice caramel malt character is balanced by a woody earthy character, nice fruity character, light bitter finish,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **/4




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