Fuego Del Otono, Autumn Fire
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

Fuego Del Otono, Autumn FireFuego Del Otono, Autumn Fire
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From:
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Bière de Garde
Ranked #11
ABV:
6.1%
Score:
90
Ranked #8,766
Avg:
4.04 | pDev: 10.15%
Reviews:
250
Ratings:
725
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 15, 2024
Added:
Dec 28, 2005
Wants:
  70
Gots:
  93
To catch a bit of soft radiance in each bottle, we wait for fall colors to begin their bright and fleeting glow before brewing this wonderful ale under their autumn fire. Gentle amber malt blend smooth caramel notes, gently lapping against a shore of distant forgotten spice. A beer to sip, contemplate and enjoy.
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Ratings by orbitalr0x:
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Reviewed by orbitalr0x from Illinois

4.12/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
What could be better than a new bottle of Jolly Pumpkin on a Sunday evening?? The Fuego Del Otono pours from the 750ml bottle a deep auburn hue with a nice two finger cap of fluffly white foam that has great staying power. Aromas of toasty, mildly bready malts swimming in a sea of spiciness. Cloves, cinammon, chestnut and pepper come to mind. Sour fruitiness in the background, apple specifically. The final waft is yeasty with a touch of wood. Good stuff, albiet a bit on the subtle side.

First sip brings a sour fruity flavor upfront that is quickly met by a mix of spices. Cloves, pepper, cinammon and more I can't pick out. A very mellow sweet caramel alongside a touch of yeastiness. Faint nuttiness comes in as the brew finishes off with a touch of dry woodiness. Overall, a tasty brew but it just doesn't have the complexity of some of the other JP brews.

Mouthfeel is on the lighter side with plenty of fast moving bubbles that race across the tongue. Rather smooth and easy going, would make a good summer brew as well. An interesting brew to be had here, but not my favorite of the JP offerings. Still, I always seem to have an easy time downing these 750's and this one is no exception. Give it a try and decide for yourself! (Pairs well with some mild cheddar also.)
May 22, 2006
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.66/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Bottle at share. dark pour. Chestnuts make this beet, very unique characteristics, nutty, smoky and sweet. Everything blends well here, nice food accompaniment.
Jan 15, 2024
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.85/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Sample from bottle at RBNAG 2014, Halden, Grand Tasting. ABV was 6.1%. Hazy orange colour. Moderate yeasty / spicy / brett aroma. Acidic brett flavour, fruity and spicy notes.
Jul 24, 2022
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Rated by pathman from Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
06/03/20 bottle (Blend 7: 10-18-2012) @ home
Jun 03, 2020
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Reviewed by dd53grif from Michigan

4.06/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy light amber color with a foamy head that lasts quite a while. Aromas of lemon and apples. Good sour; tastes of lemon and apples. Slightly tart.
Feb 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.08 by Gemini6 from Michigan

Nov 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.88 by Paul_Apsley from Michigan

Apr 24, 2018
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Reviewed by AnitaBrewski from Massachusetts

4.46/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Every Jolly Pumpkin beer I drink is an adventure and Fuego (also a great Phish song :) doesn't disappoint! It was fun to crack this open with another sour beer lover, and see her face light up, such a nice treat!
Apr 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by sgregory from Connecticut

Mar 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4.13 by shelby415 from Oregon

Nov 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by Zazzi82 from Tennessee

Oct 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.88 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Aug 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by Jonathan-Morgan from Florida

Aug 20, 2017
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Reviewed by messersc from Illinois

4.24/5  rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Orange, cloudy appearance. Very faint smell, slightly fruity with no noticeable hops / green smell. Very dry; sourness that comes on easy but lingers a while. Interesting non-hop bitterness in the back of the throat. Fairly thin but somewhat grippy feel.
May 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by GRG1313 from California

May 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by delgotit99 from Indiana

May 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by paulish from New York

Apr 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.37 by SouthCrescent from Pennsylvania

Apr 10, 2017
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Reviewed by jzlyo from Iowa

4.1/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Aroma is Belgian yeast, fruit/berries/mild bubblegum and a hint of sweetness. The flavor is fruit/berries, slightly nutty, malts and a very tart finish.
Apr 08, 2017
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Reviewed by citizencane from Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours orange with decent head and abundant lacing. Smells of sour fruit, wood, and maybe some malt. Taste is tart sour apple and oak with a hint of malt in the background. Also some kind of funk in the aftertaste. Feels crisp and refreshing. Good stuff.
Apr 03, 2017
Fuego Del Otono, Autumn Fire from Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 725 ratings