Telegraph Brewing Company White Ale

The Telegraph Brewing Company is an amazing microbrewery based out of Santa Barbara, California that I would never have heard of had the Hoegaarden keg not kicked. I was at 7 Grand in downtown Los Angeles when my familiar and beloved Hoegaarden suddenly tapped out. Luckily the very astute and knowledgeable bartender recommended Telegraph White Ale--another favorite beer was born and another night out was saved!

Telegraph White Ale

Appearance: pale gold, unfiltered and hazy with a healthy amount of foamy white head

Aroma: inviting and spicy with hints of orange and apple

Taste: fantastically carbonated with a strong presence of orange and coriander flavor. It had a bit more zest and apple essence to it than traditional white ales

Alcohol: 4.5%

I became an instant fan of the Telegraph Brewing Company, mainly because I thought they put a unique but tasty spin on the traditional white ale style. I was also excited to support a local microbrewery that gives back to their community. According to Brian Thompson, head of Telegraph Brewing Company, "We handcraft unique American ales that embrace the heritage of California's early brewing pioneers, using as many locally grown ingredients as we can. We think that our beers embody our philosophy that a local brewery should reflect the traditions of its region."

I recommend Telegraph's White Ale to anyone who enjoys white ales or hefeweizens and wants to support a California microbrewery that has just as much taste for community as it does for their brews. You can find Telegraph White Ale for about $7 for a pint and a half sized bottle at most California liquor stores or ask for it on draft--and not just when the Hoegaarden is out. (;