Anderson Valley Brewing Company Pinchy Jeek Barl
What the brewers say
“Aged for six months in Wild Turkey barrels, this pumpkin ale has a silky body and sweet caramel flavor. Notes of coconut, vanilla, and oak complement the spices and a hint of hops.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Lots of vanilla and bourbon notes up front, with some pumpkin and caramel malt sweetness and a touch of cinnamon and chocolate. Oak character is present.”
Flavor: “Quite sweet with a moderate amount of pumpkin flavor. Bourbon is up front but not too boozy, with notes of cinnamon and caramel malts coming through. Lots of vanilla oak character, but no tannins.”
Overall: “All the flavors are excellent; it’s just a bit too tilted to the sweet side. The pumpkin and bourbon characters come through nicely, but the body of the beer could use some beefing up to support the strong, rich, and heavy flavors.”
