With one of the better names in the brewing industry, Jolly Pumpkin also produces some of the best beer's in the country. The artwork on their labels are crazy awesome and the Spanish style names even better. La Roja( the red one) is the beer review for tonight, and wow! This beer was great! La Roja is an American Wild Ale brewed in the Flanders tradition. If you like barrel aged beer's you can cellar and those lovely sour/tart notes in your beer, you will not be disappointed by this brew. Furthermore, to me this beer is a great bargain; at anywhere from $11.99 to $14.99 a 750 ml bottle you get more bang for your buck then buying Russian River sours. In addition, La Roja is bottled at nice 7.20% abv which makes this beer so drinkable and delicious. With this beer you really need to use the proper glassware. I would definitely suggest you use a tulip like the one in the picture; if you don't have one either a snifter or goblet will do fine. Serving size for this beer is anywhere from 6 to 8 oz so don't put the whole thing down at once. Lastly, this beer pair's well with spicy cheese: some jalapeno jack would be great even some Gorgonzola would pair nicely. This beer is meant to be savored, so sip and enjoy the wonderful craftsmanship of the master brewer's at Jolly Pumpkin.
Color: A deep dark red. Hints of mahogany. When poured correctly this beer forms a nice to finger head that is a nice foamy white. The beer is well carbonated too.
Nose: sour fruit notes. Green apples some light kiwi, dark cherry and cranberries. Lots of wine like qualities. Soft wood at the back end.
Palate: Amazing! The gentle sourness dances on the tongue. Tart fruit splashes on the inside of your mouth. Medium bodied beer with plenty of texture and complexity.
Finish: Long and explosive. Think Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture. Explodes,seduces, and amazes. One of the better sours on the market today. On par with any of the Russian River beers.
Rating: 97 out of 100
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