Pumkin Beer
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Just that O'Fallons isn't really well known for much. Not like some of the bigger name beers. I don't look at O'Fallons as something I'd seek out at the local brew shop.
Perhaps "no-name" wasn't the appropriate term. Perhaps "For a lesser-known brewery in Michigan..."0 -
I have had Southern Tier's Pumking before, and while highly rated I didn't really enjoy it. I agree that it hit many of the notes of pumpkin pie, but at the same time did so in an incredibly cloying manner. I would almost classify it as a dessert beer, which actually makes sense given it's pumpkin pie notes, just too sweetly done for me. Ultimately, we just didn't get along, which might be odd considering I love their Creme Brule, and am a huge fan of most of their beers in general.
So, in bottles or cans, what can someone recommend me in the North East, that does what Pumking does, but is potentially more palatable to my tastebuds?0 -
I have had Southern Tier's Pumking before, and while highly rated I didn't really enjoy it. I agree that it hit many of the notes of pumpkin pie, but at the same time did so in an incredibly cloying manner. I would almost classify it as a dessert beer, which actually makes sense given it's pumpkin pie notes, just too sweetly done for me. Ultimately, we just didn't get along, which might be odd considering I love their Creme Brule, and am a huge fan of most of their beers in general.
So, in bottles or cans, what can someone recommend me in the North East, that does what Pumking does, but is potentially more palatable to my tastebuds?
CBC out of MA does "The Great Pumpkin". Much milder, only like 4-5%. One of the best. Don't forget Dogfish Head Punkin' out of DE.0 -
I have had Southern Tier's Pumking before, and while highly rated I didn't really enjoy it. I agree that it hit many of the notes of pumpkin pie, but at the same time did so in an incredibly cloying manner. I would almost classify it as a dessert beer, which actually makes sense given it's pumpkin pie notes, just too sweetly done for me. Ultimately, we just didn't get along, which might be odd considering I love their Creme Brule, and am a huge fan of most of their beers in general.
So, in bottles or cans, what can someone recommend me in the North East, that does what Pumking does, but is potentially more palatable to my tastebuds?
CBC out of MA does "The Great Pumpkin". Much milder, only like 4-5%. One of the best. Don't forget Dogfish Head Punkin' out of DE.
Thanks, I will keep my eye out for those. What I meant by "in the North East" was in regards to availability and not so much just geographical brewing area. I know for example Cigar City is not available around here. Cheers
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so I went out and bought 2 on the weekend, they were spicy I found.0
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I love love love love love Cottonwood / Foothills Pumpkin - I buy it by the case when it comes out and covet it. Cannot wait for it to come back.0
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For those that like the Southern Tier Pumpking, try rimming the glass in cinnamon/sugar. Amazing.
I also highly recommend it with pumpkin donuts.0 -
Just tried the Harpoon Imperial Pumpkin and DFH Punkin last night. DFH was a little too spicy for my taste... just not too well balanced.
The Harpoon though. Holy crap. 1/2 Imp Stout, 1/2 pumpkin beer. It was pretty fantastic.0 -
*making note to ask for Ichabod next time I trade beers for New Hollands*
Babycakes, I don't know who your contact is, but I got a whole 6-pack in my basement RIGHT. NOW.
Griffin Claw Brewing (a new brewery in Michigan that has the most insane business plan I've ever seen--they opened in May, and are already distributing at the major arenas around here) has a great Pumpkin. Southern Tier Pumking is obviously amazing. Liberty Street (a smaller brewery who only distributes in MI) has the best Pumpkin beer I've ever had though... and it's ONLY with pumpkin spice.
It's a sickness how much pumpkin beer I drink September-November.0 -
Picked this up over the weekend
http://www.totalwine.com/eng/product/elysian-pumpkin-patch-variety-pack/126602145
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agreed. much.
HOLY CRAP! I picked up a Pumking yesterday. I'll have to keep an eye out for this. I LOVE Imperial Stouts and I'm intrigued by this combination. I hope they ship this stuff down here.
I tried this over the weekend.
It was fantastic, don't get me wrong, but for the price tag, I'd probably stick with a black and tan with a stout and pumpking.0 -
Had my SE MI Brewery tour this weekend, and went to Griffin Claw. The head brewer there used to brew for Michigan Brewing Company. So, he has Screamin' Pumpkin... And yeah, it's delicious!!!!0
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They had it at the grocery store yesterday so I picked up a bottle. I'll try it this weekend. It was only $1 more than the Pumking.
agreed. much.
HOLY CRAP! I picked up a Pumking yesterday. I'll have to keep an eye out for this. I LOVE Imperial Stouts and I'm intrigued by this combination. I hope they ship this stuff down here.
I tried this over the weekend.
It was fantastic, don't get me wrong, but for the price tag, I'd probably stick with a black and tan with a stout and pumpking.0 -
Had my SE MI Brewery tour this weekend, and went to Griffin Claw. The head brewer there used to brew for Michigan Brewing Company. So, he has Screamin' Pumpkin... And yeah, it's delicious!!!!
Screamin' Pumpkin is great! I'm a big fan of Griffin Claw--they have an insane business model. They're buddies with a distributor, so they're getting slipped into every alcohol angle possible. They're even at the big arenas around here now. Just wish they'd distribute their berliner weisse--it's fantastic.
I had a pumpkin at a beerfest this past weekend--Witch's Hat (based out of South Lyon) Pumpkin Porter. UNF.0 -
Tried a similar brew myself at a local oktoberfest. a Smoked pumpkin porter. Incredibly well balanced brew.Had my SE MI Brewery tour this weekend, and went to Griffin Claw. The head brewer there used to brew for Michigan Brewing Company. So, he has Screamin' Pumpkin... And yeah, it's delicious!!!!
Screamin' Pumpkin is great! I'm a big fan of Griffin Claw--they have an insane business model. They're buddies with a distributor, so they're getting slipped into every alcohol angle possible. They're even at the big arenas around here now. Just wish they'd distribute their berliner weisse--it's fantastic.
I had a pumpkin at a beerfest this past weekend--Witch's Hat (based out of South Lyon) Pumpkin Porter. UNF.0 -
They had it at the grocery store yesterday so I picked up a bottle. I'll try it this weekend. It was only $1 more than the Pumking.
Ahh, well, I had it at the bar. So the bottle cost me $21 (for 2 beers, obvs), but they have the Pumpking/Stout on tap, so it would have likely been closer to $6 for a pint.
But if the bottles are comparatively priced, I'd likely buy the Warlock. I prefer the stout in there with my pumpkin!0 -
bumpity bump bump!
Tis the pumpkin beer season again, and I need more recommendations.
So far, nothing has beaten the Pumpking for me (even over the Warlock - I'm back on the original this year).
Anyone else have pumpkin faves?0 -
I like Harpoon Imperial Pumpkin better than warlock.bumpity bump bump!
Tis the pumpkin beer season again, and I need more recommendations.
So far, nothing has beaten the Pumpking for me (even over the Warlock - I'm back on the original this year).
Anyone else have pumpkin faves?
I also like Crown Valley Imperial Pumpkin Smash better than warlock.
Schlafly as far as a straight forward pumpkin ale.0 -
bumpity bump bump!
Tis the pumpkin beer season again, and I need more recommendations.
So far, nothing has beaten the Pumpking for me (even over the Warlock - I'm back on the original this year).
Anyone else have pumpkin faves?
Are you a sweeter pumpkin beer fan? Or more of the flavors of pumpkin over spices? This is very important in recommending since they are a TON of options out there. Screamin Pumpkin is still my favorite, but Warlock was a close second. Pumking is too sweet for me, and I'll avoid it at all costs.0 -
Pumpking is starting to get too sweet for me, but I keep going back to it. To me it has the strongest pumpkin (or pumpkin pie) flavor. Warlock wasn't bad; if I'm buying from the store I'll purchase Warlock, if I'm out at the bar, I'll save a few bucks and get Pumpking.
I used to swear by sweet beers, but I just had a pint of Creme Brulee and about died at how sweet it was. It was once my fave.
I prefer actual pumpkin flavor to spice, and like a heavier, darker beer in general.0 -
Just tried the curious traveler's pumpkin shandy. Not bad, very drinkable; more spice than pumpkin flavor, but I prefer it over pumpkin cider.0
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So, here's something I'm wondering.
...is there just a pumpkin/yam beer out there, one that exists without any spicing?
my local spot does a belgian dubbel with tons of pumpkin in it, which actually works REALLY well together... but I can't think of any commercially/macro/readily available straight up pumpkin beers that aren't chock full of nutmeg/allspice/cinnamon/pie spices.0 -
So, here's something I'm wondering.
...is there just a pumpkin/yam beer out there, one that exists without any spicing?
my local spot does a belgian dubbel with tons of pumpkin in it, which actually works REALLY well together... but I can't think of any commercially/macro/readily available straight up pumpkin beers that aren't chock full of nutmeg/allspice/cinnamon/pie spices.
Last year when I was still doing the Beer of the Month Club, we received a sweet potato beer. Can't remember the name of the brewery, was something down south. Oh yeah, Lazy Magnolia, Jeff Stout: http://lazymagnolia.com/?post_type=brew No spice to it, just a bit different taste than a straight stout. Also not exactly a yam, but close.
That is all I know of, being in the middle of no where, when it comes to beer distribution. lol The only pumpkin beers we get are mass produced crap (Blue Moon), Elysian's many pumpkin beers, or Pumpkick. I kinda binged on the pumpkin beers last year, so I don't really want to drink any. If I wind up with any, I'll probably bake with them instead.0 -
So, here's something I'm wondering.
...is there just a pumpkin/yam beer out there, one that exists without any spicing?
my local spot does a belgian dubbel with tons of pumpkin in it, which actually works REALLY well together... but I can't think of any commercially/macro/readily available straight up pumpkin beers that aren't chock full of nutmeg/allspice/cinnamon/pie spices.
It will depend on where you are from and what gets distributed to you...
I'm not sure there are lots of 'pumpkin ales' that are short on spices --- generally it's more common to find a 'pumpkin' beer that may not actually have pumpkin in it but it has the spices. There are some pumpkin ales that are more weak on the spices like:
Unita Punkn
Smuttynose Pumpkin** I don't personally like this b/c I love pumpkin beers that are heavy on the spices, but I've heard nothing but great things from others who don't like spicy pumpkin beers so if you can get this, it might be your best bet. Also, they make generally great beer.
Long Trail Brewing Company makes one I think that's low on spices
Post Road Pumpkin
I'm not that familiar with beers that are made with other squashes or gourds or yams/sweet potatoes -- but I know they exist, however they will also commonly have the added associated spices.
Happy beer hunting.0 -
Oh yeah, Lazy Magnolia, Jeff Stout
I adore this stout. Their Southern Pecan is pretty amazing too.0
