Ballast Point Calico Amber Ale

Amber Ale Ballast Point Brewing Company San Diego, CA, USA

Description:

Inspired by traditional English ESBs, our Calico Amber Ale is as American as it could be. A rich complexity comes from four types of malt—but it’s those distinct American hops that offer a crisp bitterness and unique floral aroma. To round out our traditional-English-yet-very-American Amber Ale, we use a proprietary yeast to develop a fruity, Madeira-like richness. Try one today, and find out what a gold medal beer tastes like!

5.2%

ABV
45

IBU
14

SRM

Draft Magazine

This amber-hued brew wears a frothy cream crown that emits a luscious aroma: Rich, almost buttery caramel and doughlike scents peppered with delicate, flowery hops woo the nose. Weighty caramel sweetness oozes smoothly across the tongue with nutty adornments, while citrusy hop brushes perk up the swallow. It compounds into...

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