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Jolly Pumpkin La Roja

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
8223.76/5.03.76/5.07.2%75.2Snifter, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
La Roja, an artisan amber ale brewed in the Flanders tradition. Deep amber with earthy caramel, spice and sour fruit notes developed through natural barrel aging. Unfiltered, unpasteurized and blended from barrels ranging in age between two and ten months. Truly an ale of distinction.
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 hellbilly (1515), scottsdale über alles, Arizona, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Jul 27, 2007  
pours a muddled iced tea color with a super carbonated head. slight caramel aroma with hints of wood, sour apple/ver jus and vanilla. flavor is malty with light sour apple and spice notes. highly carbonated and refreshing with a dry finish


 oakbluff (298), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/518/20
Jul 26, 2007  
Pours out a nectarine amber. Lots and lots of head- in fact was a bit of a gusher. I had to jam a wine stopper in the top of the bottle to keep it under control. Smell is sour and funky. Taste follows suit. Quite interested. Dry woody finish and high carbonation. The carbonation matched the style. After a couple of glasses into this bomber I really noticed that it was a dry white wine finish- very unique and an enjoyable brew.


 juiceisloose (671), Windermere, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 22, 2007    Updated: Jan 17, 2008
Poured a deep reddish color with nice white head and good lacing. It smelled of sour fruits, some caramel sweetness, and some spices as well. It started off with a good dose of sour fruits like apples, lemons, and oranges. It followed with a sweet and spicy flavor from the caramel and earthy spices. Had a lot going on in this beer. It was full flavored and full bodied that finished dry with some sour notes. Really enjoyed this one. Another great brew from JP.


 jrob21 (1257), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Jul 20, 2007  
Amber red color with a decent off white head. Flavors like it has been aged in oak. Some vanilla and full body. Pungent yeast like aromas with some citrus, spice, and mold? Medium bodied with slight alcohol on the finish.


 Nephilium (548), Ohio, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/519/20
Jul 16, 2007  
A wonderful sour aroma with hints of apples and raspberries. It pours a cloudy reddish-amber with a nice white fluffy head that leaves sheets of lacing on the glass. Starts on a sweet note, with strong oak hints, and with a dry, sour finish. Lively carbonation keeps it from cloying. Another great beer from the folks at Jolly Pumpkin.


 Jmichael (633), Asheville, North Carolina, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 9, 2007  
poured into tulip. pours a dark amber, spicy fruitiness becomes appearant, a good beer, spicy and fun.


 Skyview (4020), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Jul 7, 2007  
Sample at joebrew’s Friday beer tasting at Cellar’s Wine & Spirits in St Paul, MN. Pours a dark coppery amber brew with an average off-white head. Aroma of funky years, sour apple and oak, with a touch of grapefruit. Taste is a strong sour beer with apple. lemmon and a touch of bing cherry. Finish has a slight bourbon whiskey aftertaste and then smooth.


 ucusty (1881), Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 4, 2007    Updated: Sep 7, 2008
Decent amber, this one is just to sweet for me. light head head not to much by the way of lacing. This is a very distinct ale with hints of cherry, figs and caramel. Acidic dry finish. perfect for the autumn season Rerate 9/6/08 Carolina Crew tasting. Bottle courtesy of Todd! Thanks! 2005 vintage



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