Fuego Del Otono, Autumn Fire - Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

mntlover

Tennessee

4.33/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a so lightly hazy, pale orange color. Head is cream colored nice slow falling feed by a constant bubble stream. Some good sticky lace left down my Ommegang glass.

Aroma is nice spicy sweetness with nice tart fruits and funk. Malt is toasted nut sweet good spice notes nutmeg, allspice hints of cinnamon nice fall spices. Tart fruit notes sour green apples with some of the patented JP funk thrown in. Aroma on this one is wonderful.

Taste is well no sweetness that was in the nose malts loaded with tart funk and spice with green fruits peaking out and soon being over powered. Finish is lingering tart notes and good spice that was in the nose. Good brew kind of wanting some of the sweetness I had in the nose though, but a nice Funky JP just as one would expect.

Mouthfeel is on the light side carbonation isn't as bubbly as it looked nice balanced brew.

Overall enjoyable just as I would expect, know some think they all taste the same JP brews that is, but I enjoy the funky flavors. Have yet to have a bad beer from these guys wish I could get this in town of well always something to look for when out of town.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 01:13:28 | More by mntlover

Alextricity

Michigan

3.79/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured from 750ml bottle into my wee 4oz sampler mug at World Expo of Beer in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Appearance: Poured as smoothly as possibly, eliminating any head that may have come up otherwise. A red, cinnamon color. Very attractive.

Smell: Hey, speaking of cinnamon ... a spicy cinnamon sort of nose. Sort of fruity.

Taste: My first of the style, and... interesting. Cinnamon, fruit, sour, tart, sweet... it's all over the place and should be a mess, but it isn't. I've not had a beer like this before, and I'm glad to finally have gotten the chance to try some Jolly Pumpkin. It's a good beer that I'd buy in 12oz bottles, but I wouldn't ever see myself buying a 750ml.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 16:44:10 | More by Alextricity

ngeunit1

California

4.16/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Slightly hazy golden-orange with a finger of frothy off-white head. Fades normal.

S - Sweet grainy and caramel malts, oak, vanilla, chestnuts, Belgian yeast, coriander, pepper, other spices, tart green fruit.

T - Sweet grainy and caramel malts, oak, vanilla, Belgian yeast, coriander, clove, pepper, chestnuts, other spices, tart green fruits, hint of sourness.

M - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth with a sweet, estery, and spicy finish.

D - Great balanced and complex version of the syle.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2013 01:49:17 | More by ngeunit1

buschbeer

Ohio

4.14/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

1 pint 9.4 ounce bottle
Served in a tulip glass
Blend 2
Bottled 10-04-2012

A - It is orange in color with some golden highlights. Each pour yields a generous white head.

S - It has a nice sour smell to it with some dish soap aroma from the hops. The smell reminds me of sour apples and pears.

T - It has a nice tartness to it. It is dry and effervescent. A lingering tart presence grows as it warms. I notice some fruit flavors, peach, pear, and apple.

M - Thin with lots of carbonation.

O - This is one of the better Jolly Pumpkin beers that I have tried. I like the tartness of it. It is quite enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 19:16:56 | More by buschbeer

macher0

Kentucky

4.46/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured in a tulip glass.

A: Rich-amber color. Translucent. Pours a finger of head that retreats to a film with a moderate rim. Minimal lacing.

S: Traditional jolly pumpkin sour yeasty smell. A mild funk and slight spice (nutmeg/allspice) hints.

T: Moderately sour. Not sweet at all. Sour yeast comes through prominately. Moderate oak. Mild spice and nutty finish.

M: Moderate body. Moderatly smooth. Fine carbonation.

O: I greatly enjoy sours, and most of Jolly Pumpkin beers for that matter. This is very near the top of the JP list. I will grab several of these each season. I certainly recommend this beer if you enjoy sours, especially ones that are not on the sweeter side.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 14:40:07 | More by macher0

metter98

New York

4.14/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5

A: The beer is clear yellowish amber in color and has a moderate to high amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a two finger high white head that slowly died down but consistently left a thin head covering the surface and lots of lacing down the sides of the glass.
S: Light aromas of sourness are present in the nose along with some hints of spices.
T: Similar to the smell, the taste has a little sourness and flavors of lemon citrus along with notes of oak and hints of chestnuts and nutmeg.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied and slightly tart on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is very drinkable because it's rather light-bodied on the palate and isn't that malty or sour. I would definitely consider trying this again.

Note: Blend 6, Bottled 10-10-2012

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2013 00:27:45 | More by metter98

jjanega08

Minnesota

4.11/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Blend 5
Bottled 10-09-2012

A= Pours a beautiful golden amber color with a nice finger of head that holds some decent retention and lacing on the side of the glass.

S= The smell is a nice funky slightly sour bretty aroma. There is a little bit of a spice to it that makes it's way through. It's hard to say what spices they are without a clue.

T= The taste is a nice clean sour flavor with a definite nutty flavor. The sour isn't over the top but it seems to be a bretty kind of sour without the dirtyness from the brett. The spice comes through nicely and it just reminds me of fall. A little all spice and cinnamon maybe. It's hard to pin down a spice blend.

M= A nice crisp mouthfeel.

O= This is a solid beer. I grabbed it up when I heard that there was gonna be no more JP in MN. This is a nice brew and I hope to pick up a little more before she's totally gone.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 00:08:48 | More by jjanega08

falloutsnow

Illinois

4.28/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

From: John's Grocery, Iowa City, IA
Date: Bottled 11/04/2011
Glass: Tulip

Gushes extensively, so be ready with a glass to capture

Jolly Pumpkin has an excellent beer (biere de garde, Belgian gruit, spice ale, whatever you want to call it) with Fuego Del Otono. The Brettanomyces (and whatever other organisms contributed flavors) works well with the beer, lending its farmhouse-like flavors and tartness to the savory spices and malt body used in the mash. Complex from malt, spices, and yeasts, with a defining tartness and spiced-tart flavor, this is an excellent beer.

Pours a very tall head (>4cm) of foam, the bubbles very small and largely creating a heavy froth atop the body. Retention is excellent, the head lasting several minutes in the slow decline to a thick ring around the perimeter of the glass and a modest island of wisy foam atop the body. The lacing that is left is substantial, heavy, and intricate: clumps and spiderweb patterns adorn the insides of the glass. The body is a toasted orange on its own, light bringing out brighter shades of orange and hints of yellow. Carbonation is readily visible through the semi-transparent (40% opaque) body, plentiful, though not particularly vigorous.

Aroma is pleasantly tart, with hints of lemon juice, diluted apple cider vinegar, sweet sauerkraut, and nuances of musty and slightly composting hay as from Brettanomyces. Very faint toffee-like malt sweetness lingers in the background, perhaps an indication of the malt origins of the beer.

Front of palate picks up sweetish lemon citrus, herbs as from a gruit (bay leaf, spearmint, ginger, rosemary), and hints of oak. Mid-palate finds an increase in the acidity, bringing to mind lemon juice, diluted apple cider vinegar, some Brettanomyces-influenced tartness, mustiness, and composting hay, all atop a more mild background of oak tannins, the aforementioned herbs, and lightly sweet malts. Back of palate finds increased citric and vinegar-like tartness and Brettanomyces-influenced mustiness, with a diminished taste of herbs and a mild malt sweetness to slightly balance the mixture. Aftertaste of mild citic, vinegar-like, and Brettanomyces-influenced tartness with a faint hint of earlier-mentioned herbs and toffee-like malt sweetness.

Beer is medium-bodied, with carbonation of medium to medium-low intensity, resulting in a smooth, foamy mouthfeel that is never fizzy. Closes quite dry, with little residual stickiness remaining on the palate.

Serving type: bottle

03-10-2013 00:02:55 | More by falloutsnow

beerenjoyer1

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A Beer poured cloudy with a copper color with good cascading and a white foam that lasts.

S One can smell the slight sweet and sour in the beer.

T A very nice slight sourness throughout the taste with distinct taste of spice.

M A nice clean finish with a good tantalizing mouthfeel.

O An overall good beer with a great balanced sourness with slight sweet after tones.

Serving type: bottle

10-28-2012 19:00:45 | More by beerenjoyer1

trxxpaxxs

New York

4.1/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Reviewed blind, thanks to abraxel...

A: Pours a cloudy apricot/gold. There is very little head that fades quickly. I get a thin pur white layer of froth along the edges of the glass.

S: This is another great smelling sour beer. I'm picking up sour fruit, salt, and sweet fruit. There is a bit of apricot, some apple, slight raisin, and some mild spice.

T: The beer is sweet to start with a bit of spice right up front, and the taste follows the nose. I get slight apricot, apple skin, raisin, and cinnamon. This is a weird mix of stuff, but I'm really enjoying it.

M: Medium bodied beer. It's sweet to start, has a clean finish, but it's not exactly an easy drinker. It goes down smooth, but it's sour in all the right places.

O: I like this beer. I don't know if I could drink this all the time, but it's good.

Serving type: bottle

10-28-2012 15:43:43 | More by trxxpaxxs

OtherShoe2

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours medium clear amber with nice splashy lace from a loose head. Ring of retention.

Nice notes here. Some light pie spice, with yeast and funk. I swear I get vanilla somewhere.

Tart up front, then some spice (both pie and...coriander?). I get a little sweet marzapan as well, but it is funny, as this dries out and you get a little lemon juice and bitter. Really unique and complex.

Medium bodied, good carbonation.

Nice beer. Unique spice and changes in flavor. The sour might put some people off, but I liked it.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2012 23:40:35 | More by OtherShoe2

Beerenauslese

California

4.23/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Batch 909, bottled 11-15-11.

Poured into a tulip. Body is hazy pale amber. Decent thick, foamy white head, dissipates quickly to a ring of fine bubbles, leaving minor lacing on the glass.

Smells of lemons and orange, with caramel malt, and mild clove/cinnamon spice, old wood, and a little brett and funk.

This tastes delightful, lemon sourness, tart brown/baked apple (that's probably the chestnuts), subtle clove and cinnamon spiciness, a bit of brett and funk, a little umami, grassy hops, all layered on top of a caramel malt and nutty foundation. Has a mild, spicy bitter moderately dry finish. The spice tends to build up but is never too much. Nicely done.

Body is light and the carbonation is too with a lightly fizzy mouthfeel.

This is a delightful biére de garde, tasty and refreshing with a huge amount of flavor and low ABV at 6.1%. Mahalo indeed. It is a bit of autumn sunshine. It is best to leave the sediment in the bottle.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2012 02:23:21 | More by Beerenauslese

isaiahcutright

Oklahoma

4.3/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Batch 894
Bottled on 9-29-2011
Appearance- pours a hazed golden straw with little pure white head, still has great lacing.

Smell- the Jolly Pumpkin sour yeast upfront a touch of spice nutmeg, Cinnamon.

Taste- funky sour, earthy, tart apples, soured cherries, touch of oak, nutmeg hidden in the finish, deep and complex.

Mouth- Tart dry clean finish, very drinkable, a touch of residual funky sweetness.

Overall- another solid Jolly Pumpkin brew I always look forward to see what we get next here in OK and even though it might be old (not sure when batches go out for retail) its always good to see something seasonal thats a touch different.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2012 02:16:10 | More by isaiahcutright

kylehay2004

Florida

4/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Single finger head on a hazy amber and orange body. Lots of fruits, nuts, spice and molasses in the aroma. Flavor follows that of a mild sour or wild ale with some dark fruits. Spices include nutmeg and cinnamon. Medium body, a little chewy with moderate carbonation. Very drinkable. Nice degree of sourness with nice interaction between spice and fruits.

Serving type: bottle

09-29-2012 22:50:43 | More by kylehay2004

MadScientist

New York

4.75/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: It's like they captured the beginning of a sunset in a glass with is a glowing, hazy medium amber. The persistant, rocky white head settles to a half a finger and leaves thick lacing on the glass.

S: Brett wet horse blanket with moderate esters of orange and lemon peel with a bit of spiciness are the first things I smell. There is an obvious moderate sourness with a subtle, coriander like tart aroma. There almost seems to a be a bit of that pils malt aroma.

T: The flavors is dominated by fruit, sour and spicy. There is a moderately sharp sourness with an grapefruit and orange flavor. The spice is dominated by fermentation driven pepper but there are some other flavors going on giving a faint complexity to that aspect. There doesn't seem to be that much bitterness with the sour doing all the work making the balance sour and tart. The finish is very dry with linger light fruit flavors.

M: light bodied with moderately-high carbonation. There isn't any warmth nor creaminess.

O: This is a bright, fruity beer with a touch of spice. The balance is great, being dominated by a refreshing sourness but yet so easy to drink. I'm sure the get the chestnuts in this beer but I wouldn't suggest changing anything about this beer as it is just fantastic.
Batch 902 Bottled 10-21-2011

Serving type: bottle

09-29-2012 01:55:02 | More by MadScientist

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

First had: bottle at Teresa's, Wayne, PA

Batch "899/900"

I felt like something "special" this particular session, and while I'm sure I could've found this bottle elsewhere for a slightly cheaper price, I wasn't too concerned with that, because at the time, this one really hit the spot.

Decanted into a tulip glass, a a honey-peach color that started slightly hazy and increased in haze factor as I got deeper into the bottle; moderate off-white head that retained decently. Typical sour/tart aroma expected from JP, woody, notes of light spice and mulled cider. A touch of biscuity malts and caramel in the taste are quickly overcome by a sweeping but not jarring sourness, lemon juice and apple pie, notes of indistinct spice; the label listed chestnuts as an ingredient, but I'm not sure I picked up any of that in the taste...if it was there, it was "low in the mix" so to speak. Medium body, prickly carbonation. As my wife doesn't care much for sour beers, I was easily able to conquer this whole bottle by myself. Exactly what I wanted. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

09-26-2012 09:08:12 | More by Rifugium

allouez86

Minnesota

3.78/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Recently purchased this bottle that was brewed in November 2011 so it potentially has been sitting on the shelf for 9-10 months. Poured into my Duvel Tulip.

Was a slight gusher when I opened it. Didn't lose much but did have to run to the sink for safety. Powers a gorgeous orange straw color. Has a good head for an average pour.

Smell was slight citrus, very faint hint of spice, and had the sour funk smell that comes with nearly all Jolly Pumpkin brews.

Taste was similar to the nose. The tartness is at the forefront. It's no flanders sour but definitely has a tart bite. The citrus notes are faint but the fall flavors are coming through more. Caramel is the flavor that I'm getting.

Medium mouthfeel, just what I'd expect from the style. Carbonation is definitely apparent.

Overall this was another solid brew from Jolly Pumpkin. Would be very curious to try a fresh bottle but I would still recommend to anyone willing to pay the price for a bottle.

Serving type: bottle

09-23-2012 23:30:51 | More by allouez86

Bearski-Beerski

5/5  rDev +22%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Batch: 899/900
Bottled: 10/7/2011
Consumed: 08/17/2011--08/18/2011
Appearance: Cloudy blonde in looks with darker orange hues peeking through in the center. Deep carbonation as always.
Smell: (Heavenly) citrus fruit notes; paired with oak, chestnut, and other sly spiced scents.
Taste: Gentle tart (almost apricot) citrus up front. Playing into a sour bite that holds hands with a (comforting) chestnut and spice concoction that gently whispers its taste to your tongue. Concludes with oak and finishes slightly dry.
Mouthfeel: Gentle, light-bodied, and with a charming tickle.
Overall: Between this, Weizen Bam, Luciernaga, Oro De Calabaza, Maracaibo Especial, and Madrugada Obscura. I think my favorite so far is Fuego Del Otono. Beautiful bottle, beer, and people; (when I catch my reflection). Stay attractive...My friends!

Serving type: bottle

08-18-2012 02:10:11 | More by Bearski-Beerski

AdamBear

Pennsylvania

4.28/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Batch 907
Bottled 11-02-2011

A-dark cloudy amber with a thin off white colored head

S-tickles the nose with funky scent of spicy lemon lime. 

T-comes in with a fairly sour taste of dark cherries and lemon lime. The foreground isn't too complex at all. The after-taste is matching with a hint of spice to it. The tanginess lasts.

M-medium to high carbonation with a dry finish

O-well this is just delectable. There's something about it, I could drink this all night long! It's not too complex or bold but wow it has one of those mild flavor that make it nice for the long run!

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2012 03:45:15 | More by AdamBear

BrewerB

California

4.05/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to Healthy Spirits for including this in their May 2012 2012 Beer of the Month selections! This is batch 909 with a bottle date of 11-15-2011.

Pours a slightly hazy dark orange topped by a tight, thin white foam. Delightful mix of aromas include cooked cinnamon apples, sweet dough, and hints of tart citrus fruit. Flavor is a meld of doughy malt but a sour component is also quite prevalent in the middle. Finishes with a nod towards sweet baked cookies and a touch of caramel. A bit funky too - barnyard and wet dog. Medium light in body, moderate to moderate high level of carbonation. Jolly Pumpkin is one brewery I've not sampled many beers from but I like what they've put together here.

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2012 02:22:29 | More by BrewerB

Hopswagger

Oklahoma

4.2/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Batch 894
Bottled 9/29/2011

P:  Pours an amber apricot body with zesty bubbles and a finger of thin bubbly head that fades quick to a thin white swirl. 

S:  Fruity esters, vinegar/cellar yeast aroma, Orbit bubblemint gum, 

T/M:  Light feel with zesty carbonation, slightly tongue numbing.  Pungent sour yeast, cinnamon  apples, toasted malts, white grapes, touches of salty caramel, notes of nuts and wood. Lemon bitterness in the dry finish.  Warming without a big alcohol punch. 

O:  As a fan of Jolly Pumpkin this was yet another treat. The fall theme really carries out throw the earthy and spicy flavors. Sour yet smooth and refined. The light feel  and the warming sensation is well executed.  Nice example of the style. 

Serving type: bottle

08-10-2012 01:33:24 | More by Hopswagger

StaveHooks

Oklahoma

4.1/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Split this one with the wife.
750ml served into an over sized wine glass.
Batch 894
Bottled on 9-29-2011

A - Pours an orange amber with a small white head.

S - Spiced apples, fermented fruit, earthy damp wood, cinnamon sticks, allspice, fragrant herbs.

T - Tartness upfront with a spicy backdrop of cinnamon and allspice. Some lemon tea and other tart fruits almost tastes like a fruity herbal tea. Nutty caramel malts carry a sweetness that doesn't dry out until the very end.

M - Medium body, medium lively carbonation, dry finish.

This really does remind me of fall. Light funk with good tartness. Not sure I could pick out the chestnuts. Delicate flavors and an inviting nose make this a joy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

08-08-2012 00:43:01 | More by StaveHooks

mrfrancis

Kentucky

4.18/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Pours a dark, hazy gold with a creamy, clinging white head.

S: Gentle aromas of must, oak, caramel, roasted nuts, spices, and wild yeast are present on the nose.

T: Notes of minerals, lemon peel, caramel, toast, gentle spices (cinnamon & nutmeg perhaps), roasted chestnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, must, oak, cider vinegar, and lactic yeast funk. The finish is oddly smooth and delicate with a combination of roasted nut, spice, and wild yeast flavors.

M: Medium-to-full in body, chalky, and very dry, Carbonation is fairly heavy and intense. Alcohol presence is nonexistent. Very drinkable for a beer of this strength.

O: Really nicely done. Biere de garde is one of my favorite styles and Jolly Pumpkin has done it justice with this concoction. Seek this brew out if you are new to sours or if you have found Jolly Pumpkin's other work to be too much for you.

Serving type: bottle

08-06-2012 12:27:40 | More by mrfrancis

warnerry

Michigan

4/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

batch 902, bottled 10/21/11

A - Pours golden orange, slightly hazy, with one finger of bright white head. Head has decent retention, but leaves very little lacing.

S - Aroma mixes earthiness, nuttiness, and some citrus. Faint spices and apple. A bit of tartness to the aroma.

T - Tart, but not intensely so, with a combination of earthy and citrus flavors and some apple cider. Pretty nice combination overall. Finish becomes more earthy, with a noticeable chestnut taste.

M - Medium mouthfeel with an earthy dry finish.

O - Solid beer from Jolly Pumpkin, but not up with my favorites. Still, I would have this again.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2012 22:22:41 | More by warnerry

jrenihan

Ontario (Canada)

3.95/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Batch 895, Bottled Sept 29, 2011.

Cloudy light amber, copper. Small white head. Recedes quickly.

Nice tart scent, oak, cherry, apple, orange, brett. Smells very good.

Taste not as nice as the nose, but still good. Oak, orange, fairly tart, ginger. Brett. A bit of caramel malt but pretty slight.

Light bodied, medium to high carbonation.

Overall, very nice smell, pretty good flavour but not great.

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2012 02:53:41 | More by jrenihan