Telegraph Brewing

Microbrewery in Santa Barbara, California, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by Epic Brewing Company

Established in 2006

Closed in 2020

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418 N Salsipuedes St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Description
Telegraph Brewing Co. was Santa Barbara’s first craft brewery. Brian Thompson founded the Belgian-inspired brewery in 2006.

Early American brewers adapted traditional European brewing techniques to the unique ingredients, climates, and tastes of the New World. At Telegraph Brewing Co., our beers are handcrafted in that same manner at our brewery in Santa Barbara, California. Making use of as many locally grown ingredients as we can, Telegraph's ales embody our philosophy that a local brewery should reflect the traditions of its region. Our 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.

In 2017 Utah-based Epic Brewing purchased Telegraph.

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7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle 750ml. corked @ [ chriso & Boudicca's pre- GBBF Shindig 2016 ] - Chris and Ruth's House, London. [ As Telegraph Reserve Wheat Ale ].Clear medium yellow colour with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white head. Aroma is moderate malty, wheat, pale malt, lemon. Flavor is moderate sweet and light acidic with a long duration, tart lemon, wheat. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft. [20160806] 7-3-7-3-15

Tried from Bottle on 02 Feb 2018 at 08:05


6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Keg at ginger man... Hazy amber.. Thin white lacing... Soft sweet floral fruit nose... Little too fizzy.. Soft orange... Light dry fruits.. Light herbal finish

Tried on 01 Jan 2018 at 11:56


6.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

(Tap) slightly hazy yellow orange colour with a small white head; light aroma of citrus, jam; sour flavour with a long, medium sour finish

Tried from Draft on 13 Sep 2017 at 16:18


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

750 mL bottle poured. Had this bottle around for quite a while. Finally getting around to enjoying the beer (and soon the album with it too). A clean and clear golden pour with a thin but lasting head. Aroma is a floral front, with melon, and subtle hops. Flavor is cool at first, floral notes, a little on the herbal side. A slight melon fruit, but the flavor is pretty overwhelming with the floral type. A slight apple-ish, or white grape like flavor that remains difficult to describe. An interesting, and unique beer. One of a kind. Nice beer overall.

Tried from Bottle on 16 Aug 2017 at 00:46


7.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

375ml bottle. Pours pale gold with a small white head. Just a touch of haziness. Nose of tart fruits and oak. Taste of tart peaches, tart fruits, oak, white wine, white grapes. Finish is mildly acidic and tart. Nice stuff.

Tried from Bottle on 05 Aug 2017 at 01:25


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Pepper with a white head. Bright citrus and some resin. Sweet toasted malt. Medium bodied. More bitter than tasty. Decent.

Tried on 10 Jul 2017 at 22:43


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

On tap at Libertine brewpub, Morro Bay as VF No.2 (not sure if it's a new entry). Pours cloudy deep golden to orange with white head. Nice lacing. Hoppy, fruity, peach, malty backbone, some caramel sweetness, moderate lasting bitter finish. Medium bodied.

Tried from Draft at The Libertine Pub on 28 Jun 2017 at 12:44


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle thanks to Brian! Pours crystal clear golden, medium off-white head, dissipates fairly slowly, good lacing. Aroma is Brett, grass, honey, floral notes. Flavor is light plus sweet, medium Brett funk, citrus, grains of paradise, pepper. Medium body.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Jun 2017 at 10:39


6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

(Tap) clear, bright yellow orange colour with a small white head; aroma of lilies; balanced flavour with a long, light bitter finish

Tried from Draft on 19 Jun 2017 at 16:29


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

From tap. Pours cloudy and golden orange with a small white and creamy head. Aroma is fruity, toasted and crisp hoppy. Toasted, fruity, bitter and crisp hoppy finish.

Tried from Draft on 24 Apr 2017 at 17:26