Reviewing the Noel De Calabaza from Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales.Score: 84
09/29/11 vintage bottle (Batch #898) served in a Surly Darkness snifter and enjoyed on 01/19/12.
Appearance: Caramel colors bodied with yellow/orange highlights at the top of the glass. Dark, murky color, but not nearly as opaque as a stout. Excellent lacing. Finger of foamy cream-colored head at pour that settles into a paper thin layer atop the glass. 3.5/5
Smell: Tart cherries, light vanilla, oak and sour apple. Light spice and dark fruit. 3.5/5
Taste: Light woody oak upfront, followed by a "creamy" sour apples and cherry flavor. There is a lightly spiced maltiness too. 3.5/5
Mouthfeel: Medium-light bodied, medium-high carbonation. Cream mouthfeel. Tart/sour finish. 3.5/5
Overall: So apparently this is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale, but it tasted more like a Kriek or similar sour like beer.
Recommendation: Worth trying once, but not worth the $15.99 price tag.
Pairings: Light chocolate cake.
Cost: $15.99 for a 750 ml bottle.
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