Pumpkin Ale
Thomas Creek Brewery

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From:
Thomas Creek Brewery
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
Pumpkin Beer
ABV:
7.3%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 12.74%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
52
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 13, 2018
Added:
Sep 28, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  7
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Rated: 3.95 by Buffettman2018 from North Carolina

Feb 13, 2018
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Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +22%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from the tap into a pint glass at the Thomas Creek brewery in Greenville. The appearnace is a clear copper color with a small off-white head. The aroma is pumpkin pie with all the spices. The taste is a nice blend of pumpkin and its regular spices and alcohol. The taste mirrors the nose. an excellent pumpkin beer.
Jan 31, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by freshtojeff from North Carolina

Nov 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by Nate2034 from South Carolina

Jun 23, 2016
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Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia

4.13/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
12oz bottle poured into a pint glass

A- pours a deep amber-brown color with a think foamy off-white head that retains for a while before settling into a thin film floating on top

S- aroma is dominated by cinnamon for the most part, light undertones of nutmeg, clove, and sweet malt, but pretty much a cinnamon bomb

T- as with the aroma, cinnamon takes front of stage with compliments of allspice and clove. Mid-palate is slightly sweet with notes of bread crust & brown sugar. The finish continues with the spicing and continues through to the linger with an emphasis on clove

M- medium body with low carbonation leads to a slightly foamy mouthfeel and a bit of a chewy finish, abv hidden well for the most part

O- not for the faint of heart when it comes to pumpkin spices, but I can appreciate a pumpkin beer that stands out among the monotony of the style
May 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

May 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by carrollmel7 from North Carolina

Feb 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by reptile3141 from Georgia

Dec 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.04 by Timmmmaaayyy from Pennsylvania

Oct 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.63 by OldSmaug from North Carolina

Sep 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.08 by Westyn from Texas

Jun 30, 2015
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Reviewed by BethanyB from New York

4.1/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Look: Crystal clarity, with majestic ombré coloring that from pale bet to light cooper. The beige head is less impressive as a half-finger of light beige cream that quickly melts into a bubbly film.

Smell: A strong bouquet, with cloves as the dominant scent. Cinnamon and sugar add to the sweetness, but toasted malt and a sprig of rosemary bring a warm and spicy balance into the mix.

Taste: The flavor is less strong than the smell, but the basic elements are still unmistakable--slightly burnt bread crusts and surprisingly bold hop flavor and bitterness bring excellent balance to the otherwise overt allspice and cinnamon sweetness. Just complex enough to add a little something special to this session able seasonal beer.

Mouthfeel: The carbonation is no more than moderate, but there still exists a definite dryness. This creates a somewhat unbalanced mouthfeel; it's as if the beer can't decide whether it was meant to be crisp, or smooth. The medium body, however, does well to support the taste.

Overall: The hop and clove combo is unique for the style when it comes to its strength, but the beer remains very well balanced and at least somewhat sessionable. The undecided mouthfeel results in less roundness, but the end result impressed this nonbeliever in pumpkin ales.
May 27, 2015
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Reviewed by dogchasecats from Georgia

4.01/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I"m reviewing this beer out of season...for some reason my local growler shop had the TC Pumpkin Ale on discount sale in February. Go figure. Not sure why people want pumpkin in the fall more than in the dead of winter, but that's another story. It is a drizzly cold President's Day outside and we are expecting ice later on. Actually, a pumpkin spiced ale really hits the spot. There was a nice head on my Sam Adam's glass (wishI had a bunch of these) and it had a cool orange tint to it. There is a good bit of spice aftertaste which I'm enjoying. Overall, it's a pretty good choice.
Feb 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by sendbeer from Georgia

Jan 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by Keene from Washington

Nov 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by kkmiller76 from New Jersey

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by RyanByorick from Pennsylvania

Nov 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.4 by AlaskaAg from Florida

Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Bartos from Florida

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 2.12 by NastyNik13

Oct 13, 2014
Pumpkin Ale from Thomas Creek Brewery
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 52 ratings