La Roja - Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

ludachris

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Just shy of a finger's worh of cream coloured, whispy head rests on top of its rich rusted orange body which looks very enticing. Dots of lace slowly slide down the sides of the glass.

Well rounded and soft is the nose. A pronounced but unoffensive sour tartness is the first thing I pick out which can most likely be attributed to the brett. Candied sour cherries and tart green grape skins give the nose a spritzy fruitiness. Wet hay is spread thinly in the background.

Sour and tart sensations quickly center themselves on the middle of the tongue. Just like the nose, these attributes aren't offensive in any way. Sour cherries, green grape skins, dried apricots, and plums make for a tasty and refreshing fruit melange. The sweetness from the fruit fades in the finish allowing for the sourness from the brett have the final say with a swift dry kick.

Well rounded, prickly, and dry are all fitting adjectives when it comes to describing the feel. With the 7.2% ABV I was expecting the body to be a tad heavier but light to medium, where it naturally sits, adds to its drinkability.

A well crafted beer but for me, not overly impressive. It was well rounded, tamed, and easy to drink which make it perfect for an intro to the style. I wanted a bit more "umph" in the flavour department but I still found it enjoyable nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

03-02-2012 01:50:04 | More by ludachris

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

05-20-2013 22:39:38 | More by Slatetank

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-19-2013 01:23:01 | More by NJB145

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-19-2013 00:58:28 | More by Photekut

beergorrilla

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-18-2013 22:41:31 | More by beergorrilla

hotsudge

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-18-2013 03:09:23 | More by hotsudge

TreyIsWilson

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -12.9%

05-17-2013 04:34:49 | More by TreyIsWilson

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

05-14-2013 13:52:39 | More by ncstateplaya

baybassboy

California

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-14-2013 05:34:00 | More by baybassboy

HarmonMW

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-14-2013 01:17:53 | More by HarmonMW

Lledd

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-14-2013 01:13:54 | More by Lledd

KWMiles

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -25.4%

05-14-2013 01:12:03 | More by KWMiles

vrbulldog22

Ohio

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-13-2013 18:53:44 | More by vrbulldog22

drbenderdo

Michigan

5/5  rDev +24.4%

05-13-2013 00:55:53 | More by drbenderdo

MCImes

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-12-2013 17:56:56 | More by MCImes

deuce9259

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-11-2013 23:06:36 | More by deuce9259

JamesQuaff

California

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-09-2013 20:20:59 | More by JamesQuaff

ewright

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-09-2013 01:15:40 | More by ewright

majaqua

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-07-2013 22:21:02 | More by majaqua

NateMac13

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-06-2013 22:39:24 | More by NateMac13

alex_hart

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-05-2013 02:37:49 | More by alex_hart

pearljam118

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +18.2%

04-29-2013 21:00:08 | More by pearljam118

Kelp

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -0.5%

04-29-2013 05:38:03 | More by Kelp

Bnoise11

California

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

04-28-2013 17:22:11 | More by Bnoise11

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

04-27-2013 23:53:01 | More by Phillyz