Calico Amber Ale

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• Calico Amber Ale
• Ballast Point Brewing Co.
• San Diego, CA
• Official Website
• American Amber Ale
  
• ABV: 5.5%
• IBU: 35

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 a dry, bitter finish that washes away quickly. This brew’s flavorful but extraordinarily drinkable, and overall is a well-composed expression of the style.