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Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
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🌍 United States · Sour Witbier · One of 1 Sour Witbiers in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Sour Witbier.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
floral
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
tart
Distinctive notes
coriander
oak
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FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best American Sours

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

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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.

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