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

rangerred

Tennessee

4.33/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a snifter out of a 22oz bomber.

Pours a hazy dark copper/orange with a very thin fizzy head that dissipates to a nice ring around the top of the beer.

Aroma has a decent amount of nutmeg and cinnamon along with cream and vanilla. Definitely has a "pumpkin" character but there is also some malt detectable. Nicely balanced.

Flavor has nutmeg and cinnamon upfront along with a touch of vanilla and cream. Some caramel malt is there along with a bit of oily slickness on the lips. Moderate bitterness all the way through and it never gets too sweet unlike a lot of pumpkin beers. The flavors linger for a long time after the finish and it is almost drying making you want to take another sip.

Overall, one of the best pumpkin beers I have had. Not a sugar bomb and it really seems like there is actual pumpkin here, not just tons of spices. Perfectly balanced and drinkable at 9% with just a slight, pleasant warming. A wonderful fall beer that everyone should seek out.

Serving type: bottle

10-21-2012 00:44:52 | More by rangerred

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

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

03-07-2013 19:30:30 | More by orangesol

Jadjunk

Georgia

3.59/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

"Smashed Pumpkin is a big-bodied beer with a light coppery orange color and pleasing aroma of pumpkin and nutmeg. The OG and final Alc./Vol. provide the structure and body. Pale Ale, Wheat and Light Munich Malts combine with the natural tannin in pumpkin and the delicate spiciness of Willamette and Hallertau Hops to balance the sweetness of the fruit. To fully enjoy all the flavours, this ale is best drunk at 55 degrees Fahrenheit." Brewed in the style of a Pumpkin Ale

Poured from a 22 oz. bomber to a pint glass. Served north of 55º Fahrenheit.

(Appearance) Pours a creamy white head over a mildly hazy orange head with some moderate carbonation. Retention is slightly above average with no lacing. Decent appearance. 3.25

(Smell) Tart pumpkin meat with a moderate sour characteristic, mild husky grain malt, and a mild grassy hop note. Fairly interesting aroma, I do enjoy the sourness in the aroma. 4

(Taste) Maple sugar, sweet pumpkin meat, moderate bitterness on the finish. Balance is distinctively sweet with a mild tartness, not nearly as intense as in the aroma. Spice profile is mild, some cinnamon, nutmeg but nothing major. Cloyingly sweet, maple syrup sweetness. 3.5

(Mouthfeel) Slick sweetness with mild carbonation. Body is medium+ for Pumpkin Ales, medium+ amongst all beers. Alcohol is well concealed. 3.5

(Overall) A very sweet tasting, sour smelling pumpkin beer. The pumpkin flavor isn't too shallow in this one, but the balance is very off. Not the best Pumpkin Ale I've had but all the problems are relating to things that are overdone instead of underdone, meaning it can easily be fixed and probably should to craft a really enjoyable ale. 3.5

Shipyard Brewing Company's
Smashed Pumpkin Ale
3.59/5.00

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2013 06:57:25 | More by Jadjunk