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Fuego del Otoño

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Brewed once the fall colors begin their bright and fleeting glow: a gentle amber malt blend with smooth caramel notes and a trace of distant, forgotten spice. Fuego del Otoño is meant to be sipped, contemplated and enjoyed. 6.1 % ABV, a wild ale from Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter, Michigan, a brewery of barrel-aged sour bières since 2004.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelsouroak
caramel
sour
oak
malty
spicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with soft caramel and biscuit notes from the malt base, followed by subtle oak character and a whisper of dried spice.
also:tart,funky
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fuego del Otoño

◎ Appearance

Pale golden to light amber hue, bright and clear with fine carbonation. The head forms modestly and holds with delicate, lacy retention that gradually settles to a thin collar. The body appears translucent and inviting, catching light with gentle warmth.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft caramel and biscuit notes from the malt base, followed by subtle oak character and a whisper of dried spice. Underlying funky, wild yeast character emerges gradually—earthy and slightly musty—without overwhelming the gentler malt-driven foundation. A faint fruity note rounds the profile, suggesting stone fruit rather than berries.

carameloakwild yeast funkdried spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth with prominent caramel sweetness balanced by measured tartness and a gentle sour character that builds through the mid-palate. Oak presence is restrained but present, adding structure and subtle dryness. The spice element appears as a faint backdrop, while a light funky earthiness ties together the wild ale character without harshness or excessive vinegar.

caramel sweetnessbright sournessoak backbonesmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and drying, with lingering caramel fading into a subtle tart and funky aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate clean and contemplative rather than cloying.

dry finishlingering tartnessclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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