hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
United States·Sour Witbier·Rank 47 of 50 · The Best American Sours
Tap to rate

Jolly Pumpkin's sour Witbier — 4.8% ABV, wheat body brewed with orange peel and coriander then oak-aged, gently sour rather than pucker-tart. Brewery calls it 'a year-round favorite'; widely distributed in 375ml and 12oz. The Wit style done with the Jolly Pumpkin house-funk overlay — brighter and drier than the Belgian original.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartcitrusycoriander
tart
citrusy
coriander
wheat
orange
floral
Aroma
Orange peel and coriander lead the nose, bright and herbal without heaviness.
also:oak
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent presence. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively, creating a gentle sparkle throughout.

pale strawcrystal-clearfine lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

Orange peel and coriander lead the nose, bright and herbal without heaviness. Underlying wheat contributes a soft, grain-forward base, while subtle funkiness—the house character—adds earthy intrigue beneath the citrus. The oak aging lends restraint rather than oak-driven notes.

orange peelfresh corianderwheatgentle funk

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with tart acidity arriving early and cleanly. Coriander and orange bloom across the mid-palate, balanced by soft wheat body and a dry finish. Bitterness is restrained (10 IBU), allowing the sour-spice character to remain the focal point without sharp pucker.

citrus-forwardgently tartspice-drivencrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus and coriander fading gradually into a subtle grain note. Acidity recedes smoothly without leaving harshness.

dryherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
74
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold to preserve the delicate citrus and spice aromas. Too warm and the yeast esters become heavy — too cold and the coriander disappears.

Witbier glass

The tall, slender wheat beer glass holds the full 50cl pour and shows off the hazy golden colour. The wide mouth lets citrus and spice aromas drift upward freely.

Best consumed fresh. Citrus and spice notes fade after 3–4 months. Drink within 6 months of packaging.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca

More from Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

Jolly Pumpkin Bam Bière
Jolly Pumpkin Bam Bière
Saison
4.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Jolly Pumpkin La Parcela
Jolly Pumpkin La Parcela
Pumpkin Sour Ale (Cacao, Oak-Aged)
6.2%·Mild
Find matches →
Jolly Pumpkin La Roja
Jolly Pumpkin La Roja
Farmhouse Red Ale
7.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Jolly Pumpkin Oro
Jolly Pumpkin Oro
Belgian Strong Golden Ale
8%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →

About Sour Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Sour Witbier?

Witbiers are Belgian white ales brewed with unmalted wheat, 4.5–5.5% ABV. Hazy and refreshing with citrus peel, coriander spice and a soft creamy body.

Finding a similar Sour Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same refreshing, tart, citrusy character as Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

FEATURED IN

Compare with another beer →