Telegraph's beers are specifically crafted to pair well with food. Santa Barbara is the culinary heart and soul of California's South-Central Coast, benefiting from an abundance of rich agricultural valleys just over the Santa Ynez hills. Enjoy our beers with fresh seafood, grilled meats, and strongly flavored cheeses. Better still, pack Telegraph's ales in your picnic basket and enjoy our region's perfect weather along with a wonderful meal al fresco.

California Ale (Alcohol by volume: 6.2%; O.G.: 15° P / 1.059):

Telegraph California Ale is our flagship beer and is our interpretation of the unique ales that were commonly brewed up and down the West Coast in the 19th century. It is an unfiltered medium-bodied beer, with a rich amber color and a rocky, white head. The beer is 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. The aromas are spicy and earthy, reminiscent of the rich agricultural valleys surrounding Santa Barbara.

Bronze Medal Winner, 2006 Los Angeles Co. Fair Commercial Beer Competition

Stock Porter (Alcohol by volume: 5.7%; O.G.: 14° P / 1.056):

Staying true to original porter brewing techniques, we blend fresh brewed beer with oak-barrel aged ale to create our Stock Porter. The aged beer is a higher-alcohol, dark mahogany-colored ale that is matured in American-oak casks for two months. We then blend it with lighter, freshly brewed ale resulting in a divine combination that reveals spicy, vanilla, and chocolate aromas married to a fruity, refreshing acidity. 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.

Bronze Medal Winner, 2007 Los Angeles Co. Fair Commercial Beer Competition

Golden Wheat Ale (Alcohol by volume: 5.0%; O.G.: 12° P / 1.048):

Pale and refreshingly tart, Telegraph Golden Wheat is a complex ale that embodies the best of traditional, unfiltered wheat beers. Pouring with a generous, creamy white head, the aromas of fresh citrus and delicate spices are immediately apparent. This beer should be savored with lighter fare such as seafood and grilled chicken, or is perfect as an aperitif as the sun starts to cast long shadows at the end of a hot summer day. One last tip: skip the slice of lemon… this is a wheat ale with a flavor that stands up on its own!

Gold Medal Winner, 2006 Los Angeles Co. Fair Commercial Beer Competition

Silver Medal Winner, 2007 Los Angeles Co. Fair Commercial Beer Competition

White Ale (Alcohol by volume: 4.5%; O.G.: 11° P / 1.044):

A classic, unfiltered Belgian-style white ale brewed with coriander, orange peel, and locally grown chamomile flowers. It is called "white ale" because of the pale, cloudy color. 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.

Available only during the summer months.

Oatmeal Stout (Alcohol by volume: 6.5%; O.G.: 15.8° P / 1.063):

Dark, rich, and smooth, Telegraph Oatmeal Stout is a hearty beer that unites the deep roasted flavors of a traditional British-style cream stout with a silky mouthfeel imparted by the addition of whole grain oats to the mash. Originally brewed to celebrate the wedding of two lovers of dark, creamy beers, our interpretation of this classic style is bigger and bolder than other examples. Pair our Oatmeal Stout with smoky barbecued meats, an intense Mexican mole sauce, or dark chocolate desserts and get ready to swoon…

Available only during the autumn months.