 piscator34 (908), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Apr 1, 2008
Clear amber in colour. Medium to low carbonation, which is really odd for a Jolly Pumpkin beer based on my experience. Aromas are of lightly toasted malt, funky fruit, and a bit of wood. Moderately tart in the mouth, with some lemon and sour green apple notes. Very faint malt and caramel notes are apparent as well. A hint of wood comes through on the end. The mouthfeel is slick due to the lower than expected carbonation, which I think might be unintentional. Not to bad overall, but is somewhat in an awkward "in between" style place for me.
acrdz (4302), Boulder, Colorado, USA
Aug 31, 2008 750ml bottle, batch 256. Purple brown colored body, mostly clear but still has little light penetration. Nose is wonderous... there considerable dried fruit in the nose and flavor: dates, raisins, apricots, black cherries... it’s nutty and pitty and woody throughout... there’s a mild acidity (resembles oud bruin) and a light lactic tartness as well, and the dryness of the oak is easily evident. Rich and tangy tobacco and dried apricots, turns more towards prickly yeast and oak on the back. The recent batch of the grand reserve remains one of the best beers I’ve ever had, and this batch of regular Biere de Mars is also amazing, no surprise. Seems like it’s something with cellar potential as long as it doesn’t get to lactic.
mcox90 (344), Wilton, New Hampshire, USA
Aug 17, 2008 Bottle, batch 256, courtesy of mcbackus. First off, this has to be one of the most gorgeous beers to look at. I must have spent ten minutes holding my snifter up to the sun admiring the ruby red, clear brown color with a thick foamy off white head. Aroma is a funky mix of earth, wood & fruit. Palate is a sour tartness with lively carbonation. At first I was put off by the sour flavor, but after a while it grows on you. We got flavors of green apples, cherrys, oranges, lemons, vanilla bean, all with an woody flavor in the background. Thank you Matt, looking forward to more Jolly Pumpkin brews.
Boutip (1769), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Jul 30, 2008 Bottle courtesy of Secret Santa: Poured a clean copper color ale with a large foamy head with good retention and good lacing. Aroma is zesty, orangey and very funky. Taste is also a typical JP mix between some orange, lightly sweet lemon with some distinctive barnyard and bretty notes. I think I detect some spices but there are not too prominent and might come from the yeast used in this beer. Full body with good carbonation and no distinctive alcohol. Very well done again from a brewer that just can’t stop to amaze me.
djtimeless (43), Florida, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Pours out copper- brown. Light colored head. Sweet with a nice tart finish. Very complex, woody, fruity, a little funky. Great brew, tasty.
smith4498 (342), Miami, Florida, USA
Jul 7, 2008 Pours dark copper with tan head. Funky sour aroma. Sour apple flavor with caramel and oak. Medium body with lively carbonation and a dry, tart finish. Very nice.
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