Punkin Ale - Dogfish Head Brewery

schoolboy

Ohio

4.33/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I know I have had this bottled before (I need to review that) but today I had a very nice glass on draft at the Winking Lizard on Coventry.

It has a very nice moderate aroma. The taste matches this closely but with a nice ale balance. Like the best of this style, I could have had another. The aftertaste is very nice as well.

As I remembered it, this is much better on tap than the bottle was.

Serving type: on-tap

11-12-2012 02:36:25 | More by schoolboy

TheBrewo

Michigan

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

We pour a rusty orange brew. It holds a two finger head of creamy tannish bubbles, showing nice retention. The bubbles slowly recede, leaving clumps of big bubbles atop the liquid, along with sticky, spidery lacing sticking to the glass. Haze is moderate due to finite chunks of sediment suspended throughout the drink, and carbonation appears slow, yet active. The nose is fresh, with big pumpkin spice, light clove, metallic vanilla bean, nutmeg, cinnamon, cumin, and baker’s yeast. The malts are pale, with caramel and a light toast. Our first impression is that this is one of the best pumpkin beers we’ve ever had, with bold, serious flavoring. The flavoring opens with sweet malts and raw pumpkin flesh. There is a bitterness of a menagerie of autumnal spice, along with yeast, and a light phenolic back. To the peak comes more bittering malt, with a white sugar flash to cut, along with more of that serious pumpkin flavoring. Smooth nuttiness adds depth, as does a light caramel, to the malts. This marks the transition to the finish, with enhancing sweetness by sugary pumpkin cream, orangey citrus, more pumpkin spice, and a souring pale malt. The aftertaste breathes of metallics, syrupy pumpkin sugars, toasty malts, bittering yeast, booze, and a light citric hop. The body is medium, and the carbonation is lighter. There is nice slurp, smack, cream, and froth to each sip, with a mild astringency down the throat. The light coating left is metallic, and adds to the dryness. The abv is appropriate, and this beer drinks easily.

Overall, what we enjoyed most about this was how serious the flavoring was. The “realness” of the flavoring really adds to the experience, as it can be easy with the style to use extracts and other additive flavoring. Here we are presented with a full flavor brew brimming with spice and fruit, making this a top competitor for the style.

Serving type: bottle

11-05-2012 23:54:02 | More by TheBrewo

ilkelma

Pennsylvania

4.23/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a "pint" glass from the bottle.

A: Very nice golden amber color with not even a finger of light colored head (from a bottle).

S: Appealing spice laced scent with more than a hint of yeasty aroma. No overpowering pumpkin smell or even much sweetness to the smell.

T: Tastes like a fall pumpkin beer should, rich almost maple syrup like depth of flavor not too bitter and above all not too sweet. Tastes like pumpkin but not so much that it is overwhelming.

M: Light carbonation, very smooth but a bit heavy (as its ABV belies) just shy of dangerously drinkable really.

O: I'd say this is the best "pumpkin beer" I've ever had but this is in a real class of its own. Whereas nearly everything else we are assaulted with in fall that claims to be "pumpkin" often bears little resemblance to the actual gourd; this beer packs all of that earthy vegetal flavor of the real deal into a beer that is eminently drinkable and a real treat on a cold fall day.

Serving type: bottle

11-04-2012 02:27:12 | More by ilkelma

4ster

Quebec (Canada)

3.9/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a flute type glass.

A: Pours a cloudy, light amber colour, not much fizz with a initial decent creamy off white head , some retention for awhile before it leaves a nice lacing floating on top of the beer.

S: On the nose I get really earthy pumpkin aromas, almost a bit damp & musty (like you'd describe some earthy wines) and hints of the malt and sugars. Not sure if it's the glass I'm using, others better nose, an off batch or just cause it says on the bottle "brewed with allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg" that means it smells like it, but I don't get that much spice on the nose, and neither does the other person having this beer right now. (this was our 3rd pumpkin ale of the night and those smelt plenty spicy...)

T: There isn't much I can say over the other 1000's of reviews, but what I can add is that my tasting seems to be more inline with how DFH describes their beer, and as with the aromas, again I don't get near the amount of spice that others are, on that note.... On first sip you are greeted with nice, roasty, burnt sugary malts providing a well done undertone to what follows. As it goes down beautiful roasted earthy pumpkin flavours come out that are wonderfully balanced with a trace of alcohol, and for once I get a bit of nutmeg spice coming out.

M: The beer has a nice balanced level of carbonation, just enough fizz on the tongue, and a heavy enough body of 7.0% abv keeping you interested, but also inline to make sure you're not guzzling it.

O: Even with the lack of spice, I am perfectly fine with that because Punkin does not sell itself as a spiced, pumpkin pie latte ale... this is truly a pumpkin, as in the orange/green/blue gourdes that grow in fields, type of ale, and it is beautifully done. Surely one of the best pumpkin beers I've had yet that really tastes like you've just roasted a pumpkin in the oven, pureed it and drank it down, and have it taste delicious. Where others have left it too light, this one hits the sweet spot in malt sweetness, complexity and hearty pumpkin goodness. I'd definitely hunt this one down another fall and recommend it as nearly everyone else does as a top of the notch pumpkin flavoured ale.

Serving type: bottle

11-01-2012 04:15:51 | More by 4ster

nimrod979

Maryland

4.48/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

12 oz brown bottle poured into a DFH pint glass.

Appearance: Pours a bright copper with a one finger beige head. Above average retention and some nice sudsy lacing throughout.

Aroma: Roasted cooked pumpkin. Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and brown sugar.

Taste: This is where this one shines. In a land of mostly average pumpkin beers this one hits the mark. It doesn't try to be too much, doesn't try to do the pumpkin pie thing. Nice actual pumpkin flavor. and a nice balance of the spices. Nothing over the top. Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, brown sugar all show up. Very good indeed.

Mouthfeel: Medium mouthfeel. Another strong point of this beer, is it's drinkability. Some pumkin beers are just too much or just aren't that good. this is one you can keep coming back to. Carbonation is average, and finishes off with a nice subtle sweetness from the spices. A remarkable beer. And yearly one of my favorite pumpkin beers.

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2012 22:51:05 | More by nimrod979

Danno48

West Virginia

4.95/5  rDev +24.7%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Poured her into the iconic dogfish glass and looked upon it with splendor and admiration.
Looked a tad bit cloudy at first then as it warmed with the glass it cleared up into a clear bright orange brown.

When I swirled it to get a good whiff I picked up a fantastic spiciness. A lil bit of cloves but mostly the obvious pumpkin pie spices/ cinnamon, nutmeg ect.

The taste is so great. Sweet but not too sweet, spicy but not too spicy, and most importantly... not a mega amount of pumpkin. What makes this beer taste great is fresh ingredients and balance. Enough Said.

It is the best pumpkin ale I have ever had and there are many to be had... Could not think of any
improvements.

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2012 02:27:09 | More by Danno48

tectactoe

Michigan

3.73/5  rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a collage of orange, copper, and amber with a thick, white, fluffy head. The aroma hits big with pumpkin aromas and spices. Heavy on the nutmeg as well, which gives off a bit of an "egg-nog" vibe - very cozy and very nice. Some alcohol warmth and fuzziness on the mouth, following bi with cinnamon, nutmeg, and faint pumpkin pie. Thin to medium body, slightly creamy and slightly crisp with lots of carbonation - overall a nice mouth.

Pretty good pumpkin beer. The price is a little steep, but it's definitely one of the more enjoyable pumpkin beers out there.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2012 02:37:13 | More by tectactoe

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.98/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to HeadyHops81 for getting me this beer!

Appearance: Very murky caramel color with a thin off-white head.

Aroma: Lots of cinnamon, brown sugar, clove, and nutmeg. Basically all the pumpkin pie spices but with an underlying earthiness as well.

Taste: Nice balance of the spice to pumpkin flavors. All the spices from the nose are there but don't try to dominate your palate. Instead, you get that true pumpkin flavor as well and finish with a good malt sweetness. A hint of smoky flavor as well. Definitely used a good grain bill here, going for sweetness while the spices work to cut some of that sweetness out creating a great balance. I think the one flavor that stands out the most is cinnamon but it's got a big supporting cast of flavors working with it. Feels lighter than 7% ABV.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with noticeable effervescence. The spices are a tad cloying and the overall feel is more hearty than refreshing. Average drinkability.

Final Thoughts: As Pumpkin Ales go, DFH Punkin Ale delivers on all the flavors you'd expect in addition to a nice malt bill. While I wouldn't say it's the best of the style, I would say doesn't disappoint. Would I drink it again? Yes, along with a lot of other good contenders for the fall season.

Serving type: bottle

10-28-2012 20:44:16 | More by JamesMN

TheRealBigC

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This is unquestionably one of the better Pumpkin Ales out there. Dogfish Head has produced a very balanced, meticulously spiced beer that not only feels like fall, but warms you during those cooler months as well. You get a good dose of cinnamon & nutmeg on the nose and palate. Pumpkin flavor is mild, which benefits the overall profile of the beer. It does come through on the nose like a fresh pie. Good, dry finish too. I would buy a pack of these every season. One is enough for the season, but it's something to look forward to (like many great seasonals).

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2012 03:42:36 | More by TheRealBigC

TheDinger

South Carolina

3.98/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from bottle into snifter. Fairly uneventful pour with a nice medium amber hue and a little 1 finger head. Looks like bubbly cider. Smell was of carmel, brown sugar and some spices. Very nice aroma. Taste follows the nose with a huge front end of carmel malts and great blend of spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, cloves). I like that it has the ale qualities and is more of a spiced brown vs. a pumpkin bomb. Very well balanced and great blend. A little hop finish, but focus is on the carmel and spice. Feel is medium with some carbonation and a bit of thickness for the tongue. Overall- A very solid spiced ale that has the balance of malts and spice. It's not over the top and IMO is one of the best I have had. Sessionable and easy to enjoy this time of year. Like that it is a brown first with the spice/flavor to compliment. Well done DFH- Will be having another soon!

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2012 21:23:22 | More by TheDinger

starkmarvelo

Texas

3.45/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

DFH Punkin

Clear, burnt orange. Good amount of head and good carbonation.

Solid brown ale with standard nuttiness. I get the nutmeg and the brown sugar a bit. Not the pumpkin or allspice though. Slight metallic taste.

Just tasted the pumpkin as I was exhaling a sigh.

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2012 18:59:57 | More by starkmarvelo

DeltaGolfSierra

Tennessee

3.9/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance is rather average - color is dark amber, much like a strong iced tea, with a small head that fades quickly. The smell is a mix of various spices; scents of cinnamon and nutmeg stand out most. The taste is more beer-like than pumpkin-like. There's a solid malt backbone that gives some sweetness, with the spices adding a complimentary peppery flavor. It's a very nice balance. Mouthfeel seemed a bit on the thin side, and carbonation seemed high. A well-rounded pumpkin ale that emphasizes the ale over the pumpkin.

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2012 05:30:36 | More by DeltaGolfSierra

Bowdoinbeerboy

Maine

4.15/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours with no head whatsoever and a slightly cloudy light to medium amber color.

The smell is much more subdued in this beer than I had expected, its mostly a slightly sweet and brown sugary smell with only a light hint of pumpkin.

The first thing that hits you is a malty sweetness and light brown sugar that is balanced very nicely with a slight hop bitterness. The pumpkin flavor of this beer is entirely on the back-end, and is much more like actual pumpkin than pumkin spices (such as are found in some other examples of this style and lingers forever.

Overall this is a very nice seasonal beer, the alcohol is perhaps a bit more than I expected but this is a truly delicious beer. A definite grab in the fall.

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2012 22:53:24 | More by Bowdoinbeerboy

TempeBeerMan

Arizona

4.15/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a bottle into a nonic pint.

A - A clear reddish-amber with a very fluffy two-finger white head. Extremely sticky lacing which takes seemingly forever to slip back into the glass when it doesnt just stick outright.

S - Moderately strong aroma of pumpkins and autumn spices. Nutmug pretty prevalent. Smells just a little sour.

T - Sweeter than the nose would indicate, with a big caramel malt base. No sourness in the flavor profile. Autumn spices also come forward (nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and clove in that order) with a pumpkin that tastes slightly roasted. Spices and flavor additives do not overwhelm the base beer, which is a very good thing. Very tasty.

M - Medium to full bodied, with medium carbonation. End result is a nice "chewiness" that compliments the flavors nicely.

O - One of, (if not THE) best pumpkin or "autumn" beers I have ever had. Ingredients blend seemlessly. In a market that seems to be flooded with numerous brews of this type, this one stand out. Already looking forward to drinking it again next year!

Serving type: bottle

10-19-2012 02:28:05 | More by TempeBeerMan

kangarooAdam59

Maine

4.73/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Into a pint glass:

A: light brown colored body that gave a small one finger white head that died to less than a film that hung around for the rest of the beer. Some nice spotty spiderweb lacing appeared and slid gently down the glass as the beer went down. The body was too cloudy for any carbonation to be seen rising. Some nice beautiful rings eventually appear.

S: pumpkin up front with some allspice, cinnamon, molasses and some light ginger, some hops came out as the beer warmed.

T: pumpkin with the hops coming out a bit stronger with some bready notes to it.

M: medium with nothing harsh on the tongue, sessionable, just an overall good feel.

O: this is a fantastic pumpkin and/or brown ale (with pumpkin in it). If I had more, I think I would only drink this until Christmas comes. Personnally, I don't care what anyone wants to call this, but this is truly a spectacular beer. This is probably one of the best pumpkin ales on the market.

Serving type: bottle

10-16-2012 17:34:05 | More by kangarooAdam59

Siriusfisherman

Montana

4.1/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Appearance: Smallish head that dissipated quickly, moderate lacing. Gorgeous orange glow, though I thought is was supposed to be brown.

Smell: Like pumpkin pie, definitely get the allspice, cinnamon as well but not as much. Slightly sweet smell to and light molasses tone (brown sugar), as well as a nice actual pumpkin smell. The malt takes the back seat, and the hops come in slightly floral and herbal but very subtle.

Taste: Very similar to the smell, but not as complex or delicate. The allspice is more dominant, as well as the hops, jumping in with a nice bitterness to cut the sweetness. The after taste is dominated more by malt and some noticable peppery bread notes from the yeast. There is a huge amount of flavor in here, even by dogfish standards.

Mouthfeel: This brew has a very robust mouthfeel, it coats your mouth. The carbonation is pretty high as well, although not to much. Compliments the flavor very well

Overall: A fantastic pumpkin ale, the first one I can say that I truly enjoyed. There seems to be a tendancy for this style to consist of a run of the mill ale that is spiced like a pumpkin pie. You can tell this ale was built from the ground up to work as a pumpkin beer. My only complaint is that they call it a brown ale, and it is not brown, which threw me off at first. I wish I could get more than just the one four-pack, this is autumn in a glass.

Serving type: bottle

10-15-2012 00:23:49 | More by Siriusfisherman

jrenihan

Ontario (Canada)

3.9/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Bottle dated "2012V" ?

Beer is copper brown. Moderately sized-white head. Decent retention, fades at a fair pace to a film.

Pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices in the nose. Brown sugar, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon. Toasted malt with some caramel.

Taste is like the nose. Toasted caramel malt complemented with pumpkin, brown sugar, nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon. Sweet, but not intensely so. Quite good. A well made pumpkin ale.

Medium bodied, moderate carbonation.

Overall, a very solid and tasty pumpkin ale.

Serving type: bottle

10-11-2012 20:30:58 | More by jrenihan

BeerFMAndy

Wisconsin

4.58/5  rDev +15.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

12 oz bottle poured into a Bruery tulip.
7% ABV, Bottled in 2012 printed in yellow on neck.

A - Dogfish Head's Punkin pours a crystal clear pumpkin orange color with amber low-lights and candle glow yellow high-lights. Brilliant! A solid off-white head that's dense and creamy like whipped topping is produced from a somewhat vigorous pour but it doesn't have the greatest retention. Thin lace traces outlines of a mountain range on the tulip.

S - Punkin Ale's upfront malty nose consists of sweet caramel and light toast notes with a real pumpkin aroma and a good, moderate level of spicing Dashes of allspice and nutmeg are prevalent while a sprinkle of cinnamon remains largely overshadowed. Gooey brown sugar sweetness steps in before this beer concludes with a crisp grassy hop aroma that delicately balances the pumpkin beer to keep it, well, a beer.

T - This might be one of the more balanced, subtle beers Dogfish Head produces. Punkin keeps the pumpkin real with traces of the roasted gourd among the spicing which slowly builds in presence as the beer is consumed. The brown ale base blends almost perfectly with the allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon and the caramel and toasted malt notes work in tandem with lingering brown sugar sweetness. Once again, the beer is kept a beer with a great finish of soft earthy hops that lingers with traces of spiciness.

M - Creamy and smooth like a piece of pumpkin pie, Punkin's slightly higher carbonation gives the beer a generous crispness that, with the dry hopiness and spice finish, works to keep the sweetness at bay nicely. Thin alcohol is miniscule on the back end adding just a slight, passing warmth which works wonders on the colder fall days.

O - Completely cohesive from start to finish, Dogfish Head Punkin Ale manages to, almost effortlessly, take a nice and malty brown ale with gentle hoppy earth tones, a perfect beer for the season, and integrate real pumpkin and spice all while maintaining the bottom line; it's still a beer. I personally prefer my pumpkin ales a little more pumpkin-rich, but this beer is absolutely outstanding and warrants a try from anyone who's not yet enjoyed it.

Serving type: bottle

10-10-2012 22:47:08 | More by BeerFMAndy

socon67

New York

4.05/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A - Orange color, with an eggshell foam that settles fast. Very clear look. Slight carbonation.

S - Good smell of genuine pumpkin; no fake smell. Also, the pumpkin spices are less dominant than the actual pumpkin smell. Another good quality.

T - Great taste of pumpkin, caramel, nutmeg, and cinnamon. A more subdued beer of the style that focuses on the overall beer quality and less on over-spicing the brew.

M - Might be the most sessionable pumpkin beer out there. Feels light for the style and does not leave a spicy aftertaste.

O - For people who like a traditional version of the style and not over the top. Who would think that DFH would make a really good beer that isn't extreme for the style? Easily a fall favorite.

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2012 21:24:57 | More by socon67

jslice99

New York

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a pint glass.

A- Copper, orange in color with a white two finger head.

S-Nutmeg and cinnamon. Also some sweet pumpkin, it has a great smell.

T-Perfectly balanced between the spice and pumpkin also a little bit of sweetness to it.

M- Medium mouthfeel with some carbonation.

Overall, this is a great pumpkin ale. I will definately buy this again and i highly reccomend this.

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2012 05:07:28 | More by jslice99

phishsihq

Colorado

3.38/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

We do not get into the pumpkin beer all that much, but this is on
e that we do really enjoy. Dogfish Head Punkin pours a clear, burnt orange and is capped by an inch of off-white head. A little pumpkin shows through in aromas dominated by spicy nutmeg and brown sugar. The flavors follow the nose fairly well, with the pumpkin a tad more noticeable on the pallet. Hints of caramel and alcohol are also present. Medium in both body and carbonation, Punkin is somewhat hefty, weighing in at 8% ABV. 'Tis the season...

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2012 00:28:22 | More by phishsihq

xabyss

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours deep pumpkin orange with perhaps half a fingers' worth of white foamy head. After an initially flurry of carbonation, the body looks fairly placid and transparent.

S: Much more spice than pumpkin, but pumpkin's there. Cinnamon and clove in particular stick out. Tiny malts underneath.

T: Like the nose, not much pumpkin. The spices are pretty well balanced but subtle. I want more punch. Not as sweet as other pumpkin ales. If you don't like the sweetness in other examples of the style, you might like this. A good amount of cinnamon sticks out. There's a tiny touch of heat in the finish, along with a tiny touch of pumpkin.

D: A bit sharp on the carbonation for my tastes, but goes down super smooth for a 7% brew.

O: There's better pumpkin ales out there, methinks. Still, a tasty treat.

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2012 00:16:02 | More by xabyss

mhales34

4.18/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Punkin Ale is a very good pumpkin style beer. You have the hoppy character that is prevalent in all Dogfish Head brews and you can taste the spices usually found in a good pumpkin pie. The flavor of pumpkin is not in your face by any means but it is a great representation of a fall beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2012 20:44:39 | More by mhales34

GeckoPunk

Connecticut

4.1/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Although I'm not a big Pumpkin beer drinker, I've probably had about a dozen or so and can certainly tell by now the difference between a good pumpkin beer and one that isn't.

I will start by saying that when it comes to rating beer, the most important factor to me boils down to one question. "Would I buy this beer again?".

Hands-down, no doubt, I would certainly buy Dogfish Head's Punkin again.

This beer is not too watered down. It has a great malty backbone to it. It is not too spiced-up. There is a great foundation of pumpkin flavor without being obnoxious. I could drink more than one in a sitting.

I think it is one notch below Southern Tier's PumpKing, but it remains highly respected in my choice of pumpkin beers.

Second most important factor rating beer: I would certainly recommend this beer to others.

Serving type: on-tap

10-07-2012 03:36:59 | More by GeckoPunk

buddha5050

4.2/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Serving Type: Bottle, poured into Duvel tulip.

A: Coppery orange color, like a fall leaf. White head with small tight bubbles, 1.5 fingers.

S: Slight sweet pumpkin and cinnamon smell, brown sugar.

T: Slight sweetness, a well balanced slight spice not overwhelming by anymeans, you also get a roast pumkin taste as well.

M: You can tell it has pumpkin in it by it being a medium mouth feel, which is good because you don't feel like you are chewing on pumpkin puree, smooth.

O: I liked this ale. I would buy a four pack for sure. But be carefull the 7% will sneak up on ya.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2012 00:28:55 | More by buddha5050