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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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443.49/5.03.46/5.06.2%86.9Trappist 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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 travita (762), Lewisville, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20

May 14, 2008  
Copperish in color with a thinner head. Smell is a little hops, malt, dry, and earthy. Taste is malt, earthy. Maybe a little raddish like in there. Interesting bitternes.

 alexanderj (1340), San Diego, California, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Oct 2, 2008  
Bottle from South Bay Drugs; poured a rich amber color with a huge, frothy white head. Aroma of belgian yeast, spice, vanilla and a hint of fruitiness. Pretty straightforward and not overly tasty of a beer. Some caramel, yeast, earthy/herbal elements with a slightly tart flavor. Just ok.


 bhensonb (3010), Woodland, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 2, 2008  
Bottle from South Bay Drug; corked and caged. Clear amber color with a slight white head. Aroma is somewhat caramel malt with mild fruit and a touch of yeast or sour. Near medium body with carbonation that is noticeable, but not spritzy. There are light fruity notes, possibly a bit of citrous zest. The malt sweetness is mild, everpresent, but not excessive. Pleasant, suggestive of a lighter Belgian ale.


mkade8883 (1), Goleta, California, USA
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1.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/51/101/51/20
Oct 2, 2008  
We got a keg of this straight from the brewery and it was nearly undrinkable. It is sickenly sweet and tastes as if it weren’t hopped at all.


 KimJohansen (4294), Copenhagen V, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Sep 9, 2008  
Clear amber with medium off white head. Sweet and mild hoppy aroma with caramel and yeasty notes. Sweet flavor with yeasty, caramel and fruity notes. Ends sweet.


 Thomas_E (5065), Copenhagen, Denmark
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Sep 8, 2008  
orange, amber colour with a white head. Light malty sweet aroma with hoppy fruity and alcohol sweet notes. Light caramel sweet flavor with hoppy and light fruity notes.



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