Calico Copper Amber Ale - Ballast Point Brewing Company

beagle75

Iowa

4.13/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Draft pour into a shaker pint glass at the Yard House in Irvine.

A: Clear, light amber color with one finger of off-white foam head that collapses to a dense, continuous residue. Heavy lacing remains on the glass.

S: Prominent husky grain makes for a malt-forward smell, with accents of fruity esters and floral hops.

T: Begins with dry, bready malt that soon turns sweet as full, earthy caramel emerges and extends into the middle. Fruit also comes out in the middle, tasting of lychee, currant, and blackberry. The drying finish retains the earthy and fruity qualities, while also developing moderate bitterness and bright appealing acidity. Sharp mineral and an occasional whiff of citrus rind linger on the palate.

M: Thin to medium viscosity, wet and refreshing on the palate, with low carbonation.

D: This beer is easy to overlook, standing as it is in the shadow of some of Ballast Point's more hyped contributions. Still, it is a fine English-style pale ale with big flavors that is not out of place alongside Alesmith's Anvil ESB. In fact, it is what many were likely expecting the first time they ordered another of Ballast Point's beers: the Yellowtail (German-style) pale ale.

Serving type: on-tap

12-15-2010 05:01:57 | More by beagle75

Arsenal0328

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

05-19-2013 23:14:21 | More by Arsenal0328

bcuz7

Florida

3/5  rDev -21.5%

05-19-2013 21:53:37 | More by bcuz7

T100Mark

California

4/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A 12 ounce bottle poured into a pint shaker glass.

Appearance - The color is somewhere between ruby red and copper. High clarity. Nice head. Stickage is moderate at best.

Smell - Malty sweetness combined with a nice citrus hit. Slightly smokey. This beer has a very nice nose.

Taste - Like the nose, this beer combines a smooth malt flavor with just the right amount of hops. Not much else happening here. Chugable.

Mouth - A bit oily. A bit tangy. Clean.

Overall - A simple, tasty beer. Nothing too fancy or sophisticated. Imagine a classic California pale ale (Sierra Nevada or Firestone) with a touch more malt a bit less hops.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 02:36:33 | More by T100Mark

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-17-2013 12:33:37 | More by InspectorBob

jwk7324

California

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-16-2013 05:44:02 | More by jwk7324

beersvh23

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-16-2013 04:10:50 | More by beersvh23

Flounder57

Massachusetts

3.8/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Having on draft at The Avenue.

Appearance: This beer poured a small head that reduced to a thin layer. It is a dark copper color with good clarity and bubbles coming up through the glass. Nice lacing on the glass as the beer was drank.

Smell: Creamy, caramel, toffee, hops, bready, and fruitiness.

Taste: Same as above with some lingering bitterness and chewy notes. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Mouthfeel: Silky smooth, low to medium carbonation, medium bodied, a little chewy, and easy to drink.

Overall: Pretty solid amber/red ale. Very enjoyable.

Serving type: on-tap

05-15-2013 04:16:24 | More by Flounder57

Zbeetleman

California

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

05-15-2013 03:39:47 | More by Zbeetleman

Gww1864

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-12-2013 21:09:46 | More by Gww1864

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

05-10-2013 21:50:12 | More by mikeburd1128

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

05-10-2013 14:44:04 | More by twenty5

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

05-10-2013 00:11:36 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-07-2013 22:50:26 | More by blknikon

ESeab

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-07-2013 15:02:40 | More by ESeab

JohnBender

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-06-2013 22:17:58 | More by JohnBender

ItsTheLimit

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-06-2013 03:09:53 | More by ItsTheLimit

ummswimmin

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-04-2013 17:23:34 | More by ummswimmin

ChumleyX

California

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

04-30-2013 07:54:41 | More by ChumleyX

racingkenny14

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

04-30-2013 00:33:06 | More by racingkenny14

HopAttack3

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

04-22-2013 23:16:41 | More by HopAttack3

Suds

Pennsylvania

3.89/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Clear and reddishn amber in color, with a frothy white head....the beer has a very malty and earthy hop smell. Aroma intensity is stronger than. Expected, which is very welcomed. Malt, toasted and breads, plays a large part in the profile of this brew. Hops are there, but malt is centric. The taste is balancedm with a toast crust and bitter hop. Some fruit...apricot and peach in the shadows. Firm body. Slightly carbonated. Long and bitter finish.

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2013 02:06:14 | More by Suds

RyFikes

New York

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

04-20-2013 14:28:59 | More by RyFikes

DerekMorgan

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

04-20-2013 05:00:30 | More by DerekMorgan

JMS1512

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

04-18-2013 03:14:22 | More by JMS1512