TELEGRAPH BREWING COMPANY Beer Tasting Fri-Sun 7/9-7/11

Making use of as many locally grown ingredients as they can, Telegraph’s ales embody the philosophy that a local brewery should reflect the traditions of its region. Their goal is to produce uniquely American beer styles that are imbued with a spirit of invention and creativity, but always with a nod toward history.  They are based in Santa Barbara, CA.

FRI-SUN

7/9 – 7/11

$15 to sample all 5 beers

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White Ale

Witbier/Wheat Beer …4.5% ABV

A classic, unfiltered Belgian-style white ale brewed with coriander, orange peel, and locally grown chamomile flowers. A light aroma of orange and a zesty mouthfeel ensure that Telegraph White Ale is the perfect accompaniment to long summer days and fresh, flavorful farmer’s market cuisine.

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Golden Wheat Ale

American Pale Wheat Ale…5.0% ABV

Pale and refreshingly tart, this is a complex ale that embodies the best of traditional, unfiltered wheat beers. With a creamy white head, the aromas of fresh citrus and delicate spices are immediately apparent. This beer should be savored with fare such as seafood and grilled chicken.

California Ale

California Common/Steam Beer…6.2% ABV

Their interpretation of the unique ales that were commonly brewed up and down the West Coast in the 19th century. An unfiltered medium-bodied beer, with a rich amber color and a rocky, white head.  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.

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Robust Ale

American Strong Ale …7.5% ABV

A bigger, bolder, and stronger version of California Ale. Aromas of pear and banana dominate the complex nose. Rich flavors of caramel malt are tamed by several generous additions of Cascade hops during the brewing process. This is a full-bodied but well-balanced beer made for sipping.

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Stock Porter

American Porter…5.7% ABV

They blend fresh brewed beer with oak-barrel aged ale to create this. The aged beer is a higher-alcohol, dark mahogany-colored ale that is matured in American-oak casks for two months. The name “Stock Porter” was the moniker 19th century pub keepers gave to the more expensive Porter that had been aged in their beer cellars, as opposed to “Mild Porter”, which was a less complex, less expensive, and less characterful brew.

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$15 to taste all 5 beers