Style: Pumpkin Ale

ABV: 7.3

94/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 19
Mouthfeel: 4

Alewerks Brewing Company Pumpkin Ale

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What the brewers say

“This amber colored ale is loaded with pumpkin-pie aroma and flavor. It actually does taste like pumpkin pie!”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Pumpkin notes and a touch of caramel malt with some clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This smells like a pumpkin-beer pie: crust, spice, warm, and some malt to make you think beer.”

Flavor: “Where the nose was fairly mild, the flavor is much more interesting—a rich malt sweetness up front buffers the clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Notes of caramel and toffee with a bit of brown sugar, pumpkin, ginger, and vanilla. Hops bitterness balances nicely. More drinkable than one might expect—it’s not a big and heavy fall seasonal. Toasty crust lingers, reminds of pie. Finishes a bit sweet but nice for the style.”

Overall: “Well-crafted pumpkin beer with a nice malt base and a compelling blend of spices. The spicing is bold but balanced. The spices and malt complexity are a delight. Everything works together to make a classic pumpkin beer.”

What our editors thought

Review printed in: Fresh Hops (August-September 2015) (View All Issues)


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