Calico
Altbier by BabyCat Brewery, Kensington, MD
- ABV
- 5.0%
- IBU
- n/a
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A German altbier, reddish copper and clear, malty but with a bitter edge.
Where to get it
Only at the brewery in Kensington, MD.
- At the taproom
Poured at the Kensington and Bethesda taprooms, which keep the same hours. Each taproom posts an on tap and to go menu on the site. No retail distribution is listed.
Stock changes fast. If this is wrong, say so in the forum and we will fix it.
Aroma
Caramel and toasted malt.
Appearance
Clear reddish copper with an off-white head.
Taste
Malty caramel up front, then a firm bitterness that keeps it balanced.
Overall
A smooth, malty old-world ale.
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