California Ale
Telegraph Brewing Company

California AleCalifornia Ale
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From:
Telegraph Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.6 | pDev: 15.56%
Reviews:
66
Ratings:
135
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 10, 2019
Added:
Mar 15, 2006
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  26
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 tart flavors. The aromas are spicy and earthy, reminiscent of the rich agricultural valleys surrounding Santa Barbara.
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Rated: 3.63 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Sep 10, 2019
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Rated by nick_perry from North Carolina

3.66/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Light and refreshing, a bit of Belgian funk grassy and yeast notes, especially on the finish.
Jul 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by eldoctorador from Chile

Apr 05, 2018
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Reviewed by GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire

3.94/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A clear amber color with a very decent off-white foam.

A spicey dark whear aroma, sour fruits, grains and very herbal.

A gentle, herbal and wheat malty dominant flavor, a very earthy/sour yeast that is very unique indeed. The blend of these flavor's is very interesting, rather complex but very easy to drink. The malt is a nice, semi-sweet but gentle effect.

A medium, malty body with a grainy, semi-dry finish. Very lush.

I really like how unique this brew is, a nice twist on an old style.I'm not reviewing this based on it's "Belgian pale ale" style tag.
Dec 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by crob3888 from California

Aug 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.49 by Needmorebeer312 from Washington

Aug 01, 2016
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Rated by Sjsupolo from Connecticut

2.96/5  rDev -17.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.25
Avg. but fine
Jul 02, 2016
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Reviewed by Offa from California

3.97/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is a nice Belgian-style pale ale with good complexity. I didn't know it was a Belgian-style when I had it, but I clearly noticed Belgian characteristics once I smelled and tasted it.

SLightly hazy bronze amber, it has a small airy off-white head soon thinning to small foamy ring & wisps.

Aroma is yeasty, fruity with plums, wet bread, earth.

Taste is yeasty, zesty, juicy with dry bread and grain, light fruity sweetness with turned plums, light peppery-spicy-earthy bitterness with hint of wood.
Apr 05, 2016
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Reviewed by dcscientist from Colorado

3.88/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I enjoyed this beer quite a bit - not a style I've had a lot of, but one that I would continue to explore if this beer is representative. Didn't get a very strong smell, but the taste was very pleasant and smooth. Got some of the spiciness advertised in the description but there was enough malt in there to balance it out nicely. I could see this being very popular in the local area.
Feb 18, 2016
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Reviewed by Fatehunter from Oregon

3.42/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Pours two fingers of head on a clear straw body.
The aroma is grain and caramel.
The taste is caramel sweet, lots of it. A little lemon bitter finish. Still, it has a good enough balance.
The texture is medium.
A nice maltier ale.
Sep 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.26 by EdTheEdge from California

Sep 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.46 by zotzot from Vermont

Aug 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.59 by kmoen from California

Jun 30, 2015
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Reviewed by Grnmnstr

4.28/5  rDev +18.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
This is a beautiful ale from a tremendous shop. I highly recommend it, and it's brothers and sisters from this special little place in Santa Barbara.
Jun 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.15 by Rick778 from California

Jun 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by JayPeso from California

May 24, 2015
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Rated by Vylo from New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +25%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dark golden belgian pale ale with smooth taste.
May 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by mpenske from California

Apr 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by redfox405 from Virginia

Apr 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by 2beerdogs from California

Mar 17, 2015
California Ale from Telegraph Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 135 ratings