Sun King Brewery Jimmy Jam

**Aroma:** “Some malt sweetness of caramel, biscuit, melanoidin malt, and toast up front. Next up is the dark fruits, including cherries, raspberries, plum, and raisin. The woody spice from the hops warms with light, pleasant spicy notes, and a hint of lemony tartness.” **Flavor:** “Sharp sour up front, with a bit of metallic character. Lemon juice sour notes are followed by malt notes of biscuit, toast, and a hint of caramel—a dark malt background that keeps the acidity in check. The finish is a bit tart and lingers.” **Overall:** “Interesting concept, but the strong metallic character and acidity make this a hard sell. The fruity complexity is amazing, with a sangria-like or mulled wine fruit character. There are individual characteristics within this beer that are nice, but the sum is slightly less than those parts.”

Aroma: “Smells like a great dessert bread. Honey mead, grapes, burnt sugar, crème brûlée, and flowers—very intriguing.” Flavor: “Grapes! Root Beer! Cherry Jolly Ranchers! There is a lot going on in this beer. Malt forward and sweet but not too sweet. Sweet notes of caramel, toast, and honey. Fruit notes of prunes and plums add complexity and sweetness. Some burnt sugar. A bit of oak. Enjoyed the carbonation, and there is a dryness that helps to cut some of the sweetness.” Overall: “Buy this beer—refreshingly interesting and sublimely crafted. The barrel character is unexpected yet extraordinarily complementary to the beer. It’s a potent, smooth. velvet hammer.”

**Aroma:** “Sweet tart acidity is present in the nose, with fruity notes of apple, cherries, dark grape, and some sweet wheat. Light lemon and salt, with very faint malt and some earthy funk. Light sour emerges as it warms. Overall, the aromas are light, refreshing, and unassertive.” **Flavor:** “Hints of apple with some mild tartness, and the noticeable salty character adds flavor. The malt expresses a bread-like sweetness with some subtle spices that add complexity. Lactic tartness hits up front and carries through the finishing sip. The moderate grape adds a touch of light, watery vinegar for background depth. A dry carbonic bite carries in the finish.” **Overall:** “A little high on the salt and low on the carbonation, but still refreshing. A bit more body would have rounded it out, but overall, some great subtle fruit flavors. Straightforward and highly drinkable.”