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Bam Noire

PRODUCER: Jolly Pumpkin

AREA OF ORIGIN: Michigan, USA

VARIETY: Sour farmhouse ale

ABV: 4.5%

WEBSITE: www.jollypumpkin.com

Brewery founder Ron Jeffries and his wife have a strange sense of humour. Having planned their business for months, they were faced with coming up with a name, so they poured some beers and had a brainstorming session.

‘Many great names were suggested but we kept coming back to Jolly Pumpkin,’ says Ron. ‘It encompassed everything we wanted to express about our brewery. Fun and quirky, all that needed adding were the last two words; “Artisan Ales”, and the description of the brewery’s products and mission: the creation of fantastic beers of truly outstanding artisan quality.’

They keep everything small and simple here, and focus on great beer. This sour ale is a beauty, and is enriched by two months in oak. It has the aroma of worn leather and cool autumn nights. There are notes of sweet plum and toasted raisin, hints of coffee and cacao. The finish is lingering, tart and refreshing.