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Post by Sephiroth on Aug 29, 2014 13:15:53 GMT -5
Since my last thread about favorite beers got pretty good response, I figure the timing is right for this one. We are not officially into fall yet, but already the stores are starting to stock with the seasonal fair. I can't complain, because fall is my favorite season of the year and pumpkin ale is just one of the many reasons. I have already sampled several different varieties in the last couple weeks, and shall deliver my assessment. Thus far, I have two picks: First up, Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale  This stuff is absolutely divine. A very smooth beer with loads of spice and flavor, with a stronger bite than most off the shelf beers. My #2 pick is a brand I just discovered called Baked, and I am already in love  Much like Weyerbacher, it is loaded with spice and has great flavor. Its not as strong, which makes it better suited to someone who has a low liquor tolerance. Anyone else care to contribute? |
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Post by stinger on Aug 29, 2014 13:18:27 GMT -5
I am just starting to try pumpkin beers. I picked up some O'Fallon's Pumpkin Beer which I thought was solid, but I am the furthest thing from an expert on beer.
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Post by Sephiroth on Aug 29, 2014 13:20:22 GMT -5
I'll also just give you all a warning: avoid Shock Top Pumpkin Beer like the freaking plaque. It made me want to....want....want to PUUUUUKE!
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on Aug 29, 2014 13:23:58 GMT -5
While not technically a beer, I have to give a nod to Woodchuck Pumpkin Cider.
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Post by Surfer Sandman on Aug 29, 2014 13:27:38 GMT -5
Southern Tier Pumking is an excellent imperial pumpkin.
I have to go with the 'ol standby, Shipyard Pumpkinhead. Their Smashed Pumpkin is a close second to the Pumking.
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Aug 29, 2014 13:37:05 GMT -5
While not technically a beer, I have to give a nod to Woodchuck Pumpkin Cider. Woodchuck makes a Pumpkin Cider? |
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Post by Sephiroth on Aug 29, 2014 13:38:15 GMT -5
While not technically a beer, I have to give a nod to Woodchuck Pumpkin Cider. Hope its better than their apple ale. |
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Post by lionheart21 on Aug 29, 2014 17:31:19 GMT -5
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Post by Arthur Digby Stamp on Aug 29, 2014 17:48:12 GMT -5
Add in another vote for the Southern Tier Pumking.
The Elysian Brewing Night Owl is probably my 2nd favorite.
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Post by Mr Captain Falcon on Aug 29, 2014 18:49:05 GMT -5
I just tried the traveler company's jack o traveler pumpkin. Best I've ever had. Very smooth, delicious and no bad bitter aftertaste.
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Post by punishment on Aug 29, 2014 20:41:51 GMT -5
Pumpkinator by Houston's Saint Arnolds wins all!!  |
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Post by DASH 243✅ on Aug 29, 2014 21:30:40 GMT -5
Howe Sound brewery Pumpkineater Imperial Pumpkin Ale
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Aug 30, 2014 2:18:47 GMT -5
Never tried a pumpkin beer, just got into craft beers this summer in a big way, though I've tapered off in the last couple of weeks and gone with normal big brewery shit. If I happen upon one and give it a shit, I'll let you know.
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Post by Wolf Hawkfield no1 NZ poster on Aug 30, 2014 4:12:28 GMT -5
Hmmm never knew that there were so many pumpkin beers in the sates.
A year or so ago I saw that some fancy downtown bottle shop had imported the dogfish head one though it was rather pricy so I gave it a miss and I've never seen it since.
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Post by Surfer Sandman on Aug 31, 2014 14:29:08 GMT -5
While not technically a beer, I have to give a nod to Woodchuck Pumpkin Cider. Hope its better than their apple ale. Hmm? Redd's makes an apple ale. Woodchuck makes hard cider. BIGGG difference. |
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Post by Sephiroth on Aug 31, 2014 14:39:00 GMT -5
Hope its better than their apple ale. Hmm? Redd's makes an apple ale. Woodchuck makes hard cider. BIGGG difference. Woodchuck also makes several varieties of Apple ale. I've tried them and found them unimpressive. |
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Post by Surfer Sandman on Aug 31, 2014 14:41:47 GMT -5
Hmm? Redd's makes an apple ale. Woodchuck makes hard cider. BIGGG difference. Woodchuck also makes several varieties of Apple ale. I've tried them and found them unimpressive. Hate to be crass but according to their styles page, there is no such thing as an apple ale in their lineup. www.woodchuck.com/cider/ |
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Post by Sephiroth on Aug 31, 2014 14:44:28 GMT -5
Woodchuck also makes several varieties of Apple ale. I've tried them and found them unimpressive. Hate to be crass but according to their styles page, there is no such thing as an apple ale in their lineup. www.woodchuck.com/cider/Ah, hard cider. I considered them interchangeable. |
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Post by Surfer Sandman on Aug 31, 2014 14:48:37 GMT -5
Except that a hard cider is not an ale because there's no barley or hops.
There is yeast though. I made hard cider once. Get yourself some cider, add cider yeast and let that puppy ferment.
Thanks for clearing that up.
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