La Calavera Jingo

Name: La Calavera Jingo
Brand: Beer
SKU: 527f4e5fd187e40109005dab
Rating: 3.44 (291 reviews)

Amber Ale 6.6 º 42 IBU

La Calavera

La Calavera Jingo is a robust American Amber Ale characterized by its deep red-amber color and a dense, creamy head. The sensory profile is driven by intense caramel aromas and a heavy presence of sweet cereal grains, providing a rich, malty foundation. Despite the malt focus, an assertive 64 IBU bitterness provides a firm structural counterpoint, leading to a long, dry finish. At 6.6% ABV, it offers a noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth that complements its notable, medium-full body. This is a bold interpretation where malt sweetness and clean hop bitterness achieve a high-intensity, lingering balance that emphasizes the specialty malt character.

Appearance. Deep red-amber to coppery-red with excellent clarity. Renders a dense, creamy, off-white head with very good retention and thick lacing.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity malt-forward profile featuring rich caramel and sweet, bready cereal notes. Hop aroma is low, providing subtle earthy or floral nuances. Fermentation is clean with negligible fruity esters.

Taste. Initial impression is a wave of malty sweetness and intense caramel. The mid-palate is dominated by sweet cereal grain flavors. A firm hop bitterness (64 IBU) quickly emerges to balance the malt, leading into a medium-full, lingering dry finish. Hop flavor remains low and supportive rather than dominant.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. Carbonation is moderate. Displays a noticeable but pleasant alcohol warmth consistent with its strength; no astringency or harshness.

Sensory Profile.