Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin (Pugsley's Signature Series) - Shipyard Brewing Co.

Proteus93

Virginia

3.8/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

A: Crisp and golden hued... certainly an appropriate 'harvest color.' Stark white head doesn't stick around for long, but it seems to have found some nucleation points on the glass to allow a steady stream of tiny bubbles to keep things interesting.

S + T: Nutmeg and sweet malts are the first aromas to reach my nose, not carrying as much of the 'pumpkin pie spices' explosion that I sometimes feel come from these beers. The flavor brings out more pumpkin notes, and while perhaps a little sweet for my tastes, the balance between the pumpkin and spicing is appropriate.

M + D: Medium bodied, a little bit of weight that clings to the tongue. Alcohol is modest, adding just a little note of added spiciness and a touch of warmth as it goes down. The beer is not 'fake' tasting--an issue I find coming up with many pumpkin brews. The only thing that might hold me back from returning to it would be the price point. In a market where some of the competition will sell six-packs (@ $8.99, 72 oz. = ~12 cents per oz vs. 22 oz / ~41 cents per oz.) , I don't know if it stands out enough for the added cost. Price notwithstanding, this is a decent, quality brew.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2011 00:10:16 | More by Proteus93

NJBeer265

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

05-22-2013 18:51:51 | More by NJBeer265

Srive009

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

05-18-2013 23:37:13 | More by Srive009

plaid75

New York

3.79/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

On draft at The Lark, East Northport, NY.

Poured a shiny brass hue with a one finger foamy white head. There was decent retention and little lacing.

The smell was akin to gingerbread.

The taste consisted of an earthy sweetness, with waves of nutmeg and ginger.

The mouthfeel was full and chewy.

Overall a pretty nice imperial pumpkin.

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2013 23:04:59 | More by plaid75

aLenwell

Florida

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-14-2013 00:41:08 | More by aLenwell

Userme59

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +34%

05-11-2013 18:12:10 | More by Userme59

ajtorres311

Florida

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-10-2013 16:36:33 | More by ajtorres311

krisbee

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-10-2013 03:18:52 | More by krisbee

Kilhd

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +20.6%

05-08-2013 20:45:41 | More by Kilhd

bumchilly25

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

05-05-2013 23:16:57 | More by bumchilly25

jmmy3

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

05-05-2013 07:29:55 | More by jmmy3

Carpentiere

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev +20.6%

05-02-2013 18:04:31 | More by Carpentiere

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

04-27-2013 20:08:36 | More by Kelp

Arsenal0328

Indiana

4/5  rDev +7.2%

04-11-2013 01:29:46 | More by Arsenal0328

Jamison85

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

04-05-2013 13:00:43 | More by Jamison85

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

03-30-2013 02:26:23 | More by DaPan

HiWire

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-29-2013 02:54:51 | More by HiWire

NMG318

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

03-23-2013 19:36:37 | More by NMG318

tneenan1

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +34%

03-20-2013 22:26:08 | More by tneenan1

JohnQVD

New York

4/5  rDev +7.2%

03-17-2013 19:42:36 | More by JohnQVD

jagada

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-16-2013 04:00:03 | More by jagada

MAbeerNE1

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +7.2%

03-14-2013 23:19:38 | More by MAbeerNE1

AJ01923

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-13-2013 02:57:48 | More by AJ01923

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-10-2013 00:14:00 | More by spycow

Mikecap

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +7.2%

03-09-2013 16:54:41 | More by Mikecap