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09-23-2008, 12:11 AM
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Clone please: Calico Amber Ale from Ballast Point
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This may very well be my favorite beer in the whole wide world. I just love the stuff.
Has anybody tried to clone this one? I'd love to take a shot at it, but I haven't really brewed enough batches to nail down where the flavors are coming from, particularly the grains. I can't find any shots at a recipe anywhere.
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09-23-2008, 12:18 AM
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I agree its an awesome beer. The grain flavors blend well with the citrusy hops. My guess would be that they use 2-row, 2 types of Crystal, and some Biscuit or Victory malt...
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09-23-2008, 12:28 AM
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I can't get Ballast Point Beers down here  ...
That is all.
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09-23-2008, 02:34 AM
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Hm, Ballast Point is my LHBS, so I could ask the guys if they have any tips when I head out there next.
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09-23-2008, 02:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Freezeblade
Hm, Ballast Point is my LHBS, so I could ask the guys if they have any tips when I head out there next.
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Tips would be great, if they'll spill any beans. I don't actually want to do a full-on clone necessarily. I just want to be able to brew something in that ballpark. I really love the way the flavors all play nice in that beer 
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06-12-2009, 03:22 AM
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Ballast Point Calico amber recipe
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I got this from the brewing networks, can you brew it? Check them out!
Ballast Point Calico Amber
6 Gal. batchOG: 1.055FG: 1.014SRM: 15.9IBU: 44.6
10.32# Pale malt Two-Row1.72# Crystal 80L 0.93# Carastan0.26# CaraPils
0.38oz Nuggets @ 60min0.38oz Galena @ 60 min 0.5oz Cascade @ 10min0.75oz Centennial @ Flameout0.75oz Cascade @ Flameout
Mash Temp: 150F, Boil Time 90 or 60min
Yeast : WY1098 or WLP007Ferment Temp: 70F
Enjoy.
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06-12-2009, 11:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeepmarine71
I got this from the brewing networks, can you brew it? Check them out!
Ballast Point Calico Amber
6 Gal. batchOG: 1.055FG: 1.014SRM: 15.9IBU: 44.6
10.32# Pale malt Two-Row1.72# Crystal 80L 0.93# Carastan0.26# CaraPils
0.38oz Nuggets @ 60min0.38oz Galena @ 60 min 0.5oz Cascade @ 10min0.75oz Centennial @ Flameout0.75oz Cascade @ Flameout
Mash Temp: 150F, Boil Time 90 or 60min
Yeast : WY1098 or WLP007Ferment Temp: 70F
Enjoy.
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Thank you, sir! I see I did get fairly close to this, but not exact. I can't believe there isn't any Munich in there.
I don't have my recipe in front of me, but from memory my current favorite American Amber that I've done a couple times while chasing the Calico:
8 lbs 2-row
2 lbs Munich
3/4 lbs Crystal 60
1/2 lbs Crystal 120
1/4 lbs flaked barley
Mix of Centennial and Amarillo or Cascades.
I actually have a version in primary now with Magnum for bittering and Willamette flavor/aroma.
I screwed up last time by trying S-04. Won't do that again  |
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04-27-2010, 03:34 PM
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It's a fairly malty beer, but I have a hard time believing that it contains nearly 3lbs of dextrin loaded malts (crystal 80l, carastan and carapils). Since I'm planning on brewing this in a couple of weeks, I'd like more people to comment on Jamil's recipe. Thanks.
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05-01-2010, 08:20 PM
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Calico copper now called calico amber is my favorite beer
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I found this thread doing a search on google for a ballast point calico amber clone. I wish there was a recipe somewhere. Has anyone had any luck with the one posted above. I live in L.A. and can't find the beer anywhere. This used to sell at Bevmo but then never have it anymore. Everytime I go to San Diego, I always have to drink a few. Love that stuff
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05-01-2010, 08:27 PM
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The recipe can be found here.
Eric
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