American Double/Imperial Stout
Rating: A-
Poured from bottle to pint glass.
Opaque, dark chocolate (near black) in color with a thin, khaki head that Continue reading
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Southern Tier Pumking
28 NovPumpkin Ale
Rating: B
Poured from bottle to pint glass.
I figured I ought to review the Pumking that has been sitting in my fridge for two weeks since we’re now past the harvest season. I meant to bring it to my sister’s house for Thanksgiving, but I’m glad that I didn’t in retrospect; not because it wasn’t enjoyable, but rather because I got supremely tanked as it was. The Pumking pours dark orange with two fingers of a quick to recede foamy head. Surprisingly, there was little to no lacing. The nose, as to be expected, was rich with pumpkin pie, clove, cinnamon, spice, pepper and graham cracker. The taste fell a little short of the nose, but was fairly well-balanced and added hints of nutmeg and brown sugar. The carbonation stings the pallet briefly before a pleasant buttery finish. I’m not very big into flavored beers, but the Pumking was enjoyable albeit a bit of an overdose at 650ml. I have yet to be disappointed by a Southern Tier Imperial. I will absolutely try this one again next season…and share it.
Fall Beer Guide 2011: Pumking Down!
19 OctThe fall is undoubtedly the best season for craft brewing in the country. The Great American Beer Fest kicks things off in Denver, and countless beer gardens and taprooms celebrate Oktoberfest across the country. As we approach the holiday season, another shift in seasonal beer availability is not too far off. (In fact, Magic Hat has already been shipping it’s holiday sampler pack.) So to honor the now fading harvest moon, here is a list of the top ten pumpkin beers I have had this season.
10. St-Ambroise Pumpkin Ale (Citrouille) (Montreal, QB) – Labeled “The Great Pumpkin” in the US, this Canadian offering doesn’t leave much room for interpretation. Bland, but not at the risk of saying it was bad. Drink it if you’re curious about Canadian ideas regarding pumpkin.
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