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Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza

Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza

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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

Dexter, Michigan USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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2163.73/5.03.72/5.09%85.8Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Belgian Christmas ale aged in oak barrels.

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 apoptosis (1316), Long Island, New York, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20

Dec 23, 2007  
Blend 4, 2007. Interesting yeasty-coupled with sweet malted-aroma. Lots of cinnamon in the flavor, and I’m loving it. Warming and fuzzy. Roasty and just the perfect balance of sourness. Very good, indeed!

 SuzyGreenberg (1044), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Oct 2, 2008  
750 ml bottle - thanks to bvc for sharing; 2007 bottle, blend 4; dark brown and mostly clear with tan head; sour and spice dominate with some wood, chocolate and dank fruit; great texture with mild zing on the lips; cherries, chocolate and pretty sweet; funk is there but at a mild level; very nice; thanks brandon!


 sneagrams3 (1453), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/105/517/20
Sep 28, 2008  
Tasted 9/23/08. 750ml bottle. Hazy with a dark brown hue. Dissipating beige head. Bretty, bitter yeast characters. Raspberries and black cheeries. Touch cranberry. Medium bodeid and tart. Bitter palate. Mild cinnamon spice. Tart and estery with lively effervescence. Undertones of honey and toffee. Grape candy. Decent spice and hop characters. Lotta fruit and a rolling palate. The slight spice character only shines as the bitter grapefruit effervescence subsides. The second pour is activated with a sizably larger head. Woody notes come through as the beer warms and opens up. Big palate and a wonderful lzesty carbonation. Sticky cloying finish. Tart vinegar and sweet sugary caramel. Wow!


 fordest (1778), Santee/San Diego, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/516/20
Sep 9, 2008  
750 ml bottle. Aromas of tart fruit and some caramel like sweetness. Flavors were roasted and oaky. Some more no-too-tart fruit in the finish. Pretty good.


 KimJohansen (4296), Copenhagen V, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Sep 9, 2008  
Hazy brown with large creamy beige head. Sweet and sour aroma with berries, wood, caramel and roasted malt. Sour flavor with caramel, roasted malt, berries and wood. Ends sour.


 Thomas_E (5065), Copenhagen, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Sep 8, 2008  
Hazy deep amber colour with an off white head. Fruity, light tart aroma with malty sweet notes. Fruity, tart and light yeasty flavor with a citric note.



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