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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
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373.53/5.03.49/5.06.2%88.3 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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 burpfrank (289), carpinteria, California, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Jul 23, 2006    Updated: May 12, 2007
this had a good head.average IPA color.Aroma was a very inviting citrus hops.It tasted like a good Ipa.I liked this beer.One of the best IPA’s I have had!!


tribrewer (6), California, USA
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4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/518/20
Feb 18, 2007  
I had this beer for the first time at a local wine bar. It had a nice color and citrus hop. Very malty flavor with a nice finish. A good beer to enjoy with dinner.


 BeerPrince (1701), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
May 22, 2007  
From the Los Olivos Grocery this beer caught my eye. Amber and super big frothy head. Aroma was yeasty, citrus and spice. Flavour was malty with a complex and enjoyable yeasty flavour. This beer is smooth and creamy yet bubbly and hoppy. Lots of citrus flavour throughout adds a zing at the finish.


Muertos_Porter (23), Santa Monica, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/518/20
Mar 4, 2008    Updated: Mar 16, 2008
Beautiful hazy ochre color. Mild carbonation with a beige bubbly head that slowly dissipates. A slightly herbal, citrus and spicy hop aroma. Very nice complexity. Tart fruit, freshly baked bread, a little black pepper and bitter orange peel. Outstanding!


 beerguy101 (3468), Newark, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 12, 2008  
This California Common pours a light orange gold color from a corked 750ml bottle. Small sized white foamy head. The aroma is fruity and sweet. A medium bodied California Common. The malts are fruity and sweet. The hops are earthy. Nice carbonation. It has that soft round mouthfeel that you get from some steam beers, I mean California Commons, but it also hs a touch of Belgian Yeast esters. Kind of a different take. Very smooth. Nice beer. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter.




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