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Jolly Pumpkin Oro

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Jolly Pumpkin's Belgian strong golden, oak-foeder-aged 6-9 months — 8% ABV, warming pear-and-honey character, spicy Belgian-yeast phenolics with a light barrel-derived funk. GABF gold '04, bronze '05. Formerly Oro de Calabaza, shortened to Oro — the Dexter brewery's flagship golden alongside Bam Bière.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoneyoak
fruity
honey
oak
spicy
funky
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm, honeyed pear notes underscored by Belgian yeast phenolics—white pepper and subtle clove character.
also:floral,bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jolly Pumpkin Oro

◎ Appearance

Oro presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that forms tight lacing around the glass. The beer displays lively carbonation evident in steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the body. The pale straw-gold color is characteristic of the Belgian strong golden style, clean and inviting.

bright goldenwell-carbonatedfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm, honeyed pear notes underscored by Belgian yeast phenolics—white pepper and subtle clove character. Beneath lies a restrained woody oak impression from extended foeder aging, paired with light funky undertones and delicate floral hints. The overall aromatic profile is approachable and complex without being assertive, revealing layers as it warms.

pear and honeyspicy phenolicsoak-derived funkBelgian yeast

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and warming, with pear-led fruitiness and honey sweetness providing body without cloying. Mid-palate shows the marriage of spicy Belgian-yeast character with subtle barrel-wood tannins and a light funky undertone that adds intrigue. The finish transitions toward dryness with restrained bitterness (25 IBU) and a slightly bready, yeasty quality that lingers gently.

fruity and dryhoney sweetnessspicy complexitysubtle oak tannins

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long and warming, with the spice and oak fading into a dry, slightly funky aftertaste. Residual honey notes linger faintly as the alcohol warmth builds gradually through the throat.

warming finishdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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