OK, so I'm going to ask at really un-PC kind of question.
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH JOLLY PUMPKIN BEERS?
http://www.jollypumpkin.com/brewery.htm
I really really want to like them, but every single bottle of Jolly
Pumpkin I have ever picked up has been just- well - HORRIBLE. Tastes
like it is infected!
I suspect it is probably a critter that is living in their barrels
they use for aging (which they pride themselves on)... but everything
I have ever tasted is incredibly sour!! I've tried their Roja,
Maracaibo Especial, Madrugada Oscura, and Oro de Calabaza - and every
single one has a sour note that gets near intolerable when chilled to
around 40-45 degrees, and is still present at around room temp, albeit
less so.
I suspect this trait is intentional, so I must believe that it is
merely my lack of understanding or significant ignorance of whatever
style they are shooting for, but WTF is going on with their beers???
ANYONE???
