Punkin Ale - Dogfish Head Brewery

acrawf6

Louisiana

3.68/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours out a clear dark orange amber with a tan head.

Smell. The spices come out- nutmeg is the dominant smell, but is mild, like others have said.

Taste. I can taste the spices in it that would make it a pumpkin ale, but they are not as dominant as others in the style. Nutmeg comes out with a touch of clove, but that and the alcohol leaves my tongue feeling like i had something peppery. Aftertaste has a small warming touch to it, and reminds me a little of an english brown ale.

Mouthfeel. It's the fullest body i have had in this style, but it is also has the most alc. The body fills nicely, and has the carbonation a little aggressive. Nice balance.

Overall, I've been wanting to try this beer for so long. I like it, but i wish it was a little better. I think i can say that about all the pumpkin ales ive had...i guess it is the style then- i think i like the idea of pumpkin ales more than the actual beer. But as far as this beer goes, i think it's pretty good, and a top one of the style, but if i'm not in the mood, i would much rather another one from dfh.

Serving type: bottle

11-17-2008 00:00:56 | More by acrawf6

NormLobstah

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

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mulliwater

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

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tzieser

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

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jl28r1

Texas

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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johntfox

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

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BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

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Kreko7

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

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LeahM

New York

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

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RemyLebeu

Connecticut

5/5  rDev +25.9%

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jkane101

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

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TXhomebrewer

Texas

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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beernads

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

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megamass

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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ElizabethEleanor

Texas

5/5  rDev +25.9%

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maxcoinage

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

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JGam115

New York

4.71/5  rDev +18.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

From my Untappd history. Poured at The Yard House in Yonkers.

A: Kind of a muted brown hue mixed with amber. Off-white head. You would think the beer would be opaque, but this one was rather clear.

S: You're immediately hit with the spice blend - I think cinnamon and allspice. Don't think there's any nutmeg in there. The pumpkin fruit they use is crazy good though because it comes through without being too sweet or overpowered by the spices.

T: This always reminds me of the fall and I also use it to benchmark other pumpkin beers. The alcohol comes through even though it's 7%, but it's a pleasant flavor. The malts work with the organic pumpkins extremely well.

M: Great feeling on the palette and even better finish. I crave cider doughnuts and a campfire immediately after swallowing.

O: This is my quintessential pumpkin/fall beer. It's the perfect mix of fruit and spices.

Serving type: on-tap

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jokulhaps

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

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New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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ipas-for-life

Virginia

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

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Connecticut

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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paulromeroii

California

3/5  rDev -24.4%

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