Jolly Pumpkin Rosie del Barrio

Brewed as a tribute to Rare Beer Club president Kris Calef’s recently deceased 19-yr old Maine Coon, Rosie del Barrio is a big and unique wild red ale designed to match his personality. A complex brew, Rosie del Barrio offers brilliant lemon-cherry vibrancy in the aromatics, with the charismatic Jolly Pumpkin house yeast character appearing as peppery, crackling, and laden with tree fruit. There’s a white-pepper note and subtle toasted oak, with fruity tartness akin to red berries, plum, and peach. Elements of pear and weightier spices accent the oak-tinged amber wild ale that’s the core of everything here. It’s juicy and weightless on the palate, with the lemony brightness on the tart side feeling seamless beside vanillas and warming oak from the wood. The amber touches of this beer never veer into caramelized territory, with the closest thing being fresh berries-as this feels just super lean, with that Jolly Pumpkin yeast character taking over. A mouthwatering, lightly tart wild ale with a hint of oak, it’s one of our favorite JP beers in in memory, brimming with life and zest and intrigue-a perfect tribute for Rosie.