The Beer
Oro de Calabaza
Artisan Golden Ale
Ale Aged in Oak Barrels
8% abv
1pt. 9.4 oz bottle
$11.00 for the bottle
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales LLC
Dexter, Michigan, USA
Jollypumpkin.com
My Strength Rating: 6
Appearance: bright yellow with the whites foam I have ever seen.
Aroma: Lemon zip with a zesty lime, throw in a tart apple and then a little spice and floral notes. Overall bouquet has a pleasing zippiness. The sour note picks up as the ale warms up.
Flavors: The citrus notes of lemon and lime rind steal the show. There is a tart and/or sour note probably coming from the oak ageing process. There is a nice green peppercorn like quality on the back of the palate. Green apple tartness along with a sour mash mingles with a little sweet malty note. Good complexity to the overall taste. This is like white wine with hops. Now, if white wine could only be so good.
Mouthfeel: This ale if very crisp, zippy, zesty, fizzy, and refreshing. The body seems light to medium. The carbonation gives it its fizzy feel. There is an aftertaste on the gums of lemon wedge.
Damn this is good. Must try. Worth every penny.
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