FoBAB 2008 offering: #808 - The sole entry at FoBAB from Jolly Pumpkin. Very dark pour, blackish with brown edges and a small head that remains. Lighter sour, a touch of oak, but largely dark fruits and a nice belgian yeasty spice. Raisins and light bready malt sweetness in the finish. Interesting, unique, "Christmas-y".

Bottle at Fobab VI. Was a bit disappointed that there wasn’t more JP at Fobab, but this one was nice. Not particularly sour, had some sour candy notes and poured dark brown-red. Spicy and reasonably dry. Would love to try more JP, not sure why I’ve not had more. This is distinctly a Christmas beer, though. No alcohol really comes through. Mostly though, this one is yeasty and spicy. Nice enough.

07 (blend 2) pours dark ruby with a pink-white head. Nose is rather soft and of sour cherry, urine, citrus, and a little sweet spice balancing it out. Very carbonated, yeasty and spicy, a little sour, the flavor comes off rather conflicted. Decent beer, but not cohesive or complex.

Wonderful version of oaking, aged an extra year in my cellar. Reddish colour, Belgian Flemish sour aroma. Medium plus mouthfeel. Delicious,cherry-ish. Very drinkable.

batch 331 from a 750 mL bottle - not-quite-clear ruddy brown, chestnut color. JP house notes of acid and red wine, discernible oak, and rich caramel malts. some spiciness, but seems more due to yeast than actual spices (cinnamon and nutmeg). slight astringency and not as full-bodied as 9% would suggest; it’s extraordinarily dry and easy to drink. dry and tart finish, acid lingering and a warming alcohol presence. excellent.