Fuego Del Otono, Autumn Fire - Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

suncrust

Washington

4.08/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

750mL poured to a tulip. Bottle dated 10-24-2011.

Appearance: Pours a burnt amber orange with a rocky, one finger, bright white head. The contrast between the two makes for a fiery vividness. Moderate splotches of lace on the glass.

Smell: Dusty wood amid citrus undertones, wet hay, and a little lemon. Sour, fruity esters meld with spiced nutmeg and mullins spice. Kind of dark, musty, and mysterious.

Taste: Tangerines and oranges spiced with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and some mullin spices swarm the palate Tart, fruity esters that follow the nose and a little oak midway through. Finishes smooth with a lingering creamy Belgian yeast and a little acidity. There's a darker, creaminess in the taste that reminds me a lot of white chocolate or even buttermilk.

Mouthfeel: Dry in acidity like a wine, while still offer some juicy textures. Nicely carbonated with a medium body that is tart and dark.

Interesting beer from Jolly Pumpkin. Don't really get any of the roasted chestnuts... JP beers have a very distinct feel to them and this one was no different.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2012 23:17:49 | More by suncrust

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

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-18-2013 21:19:50 | More by Photekut

MSandahl23

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

05-18-2013 08:10:28 | More by MSandahl23

Rob315

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

05-15-2013 19:29:54 | More by Rob315

bennetj17

Arizona

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-15-2013 00:34:23 | More by bennetj17

ILikeGoodCider

California

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-14-2013 03:58:28 | More by ILikeGoodCider

HarmonMW

Michigan

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-14-2013 01:16:43 | More by HarmonMW

vrbulldog22

Ohio

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-13-2013 18:53:31 | More by vrbulldog22

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

05-13-2013 05:32:23 | More by Bonko_the_sane

drbenderdo

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

05-13-2013 00:54:43 | More by drbenderdo

chubby2u

New York

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

05-08-2013 13:02:25 | More by chubby2u

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

SaisonRichBiere

Michigan

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-02-2013 03:03:24 | More by SaisonRichBiere

fdig23

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.4%

04-22-2013 10:29:29 | More by fdig23

KiMiRaiK

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

04-21-2013 21:43:00 | More by KiMiRaiK

BrewmanCapote

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

04-14-2013 18:59:46 | More by BrewmanCapote

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

Giggy

Michigan

4/5  rDev -2.4%

04-04-2013 21:36:20 | More by Giggy

rm9679

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +15.9%

03-26-2013 00:29:47 | More by rm9679

zrab11

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

03-25-2013 13:36:20 | More by zrab11

Sparky44

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

03-24-2013 22:24:04 | More by Sparky44

beergorrilla

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -20.7%

03-23-2013 09:30:15 | More by beergorrilla

Mattias

Sweden

3.25/5  rDev -20.7%

03-14-2013 11:24:43 | More by Mattias