Smuttynose Pumpkin

[AXXE]

It was a good pumpkin beer. Pumpkin and spice were not overpowering. Good flavor. Well balanced. Reminded me of a homebrew I ade a few years ago. Not the best pumpkin beer I have ever had, but definitely a good one.

[threecb]

I tried it and liked it BECAUSE the Pumpkin and Spice was understated...

My wife, a fan of the Pumpkin Ale, thought it was a bit too under the radar...

[kevin]

when drinking a pumpkin beer is it suppose to be
a.) nice taste with a hint of pumpkin
or
b.) wow this taste like pumpkin

looking into do a pumpkin beer myself. thanks

[threecb]

I think it's a matter of taste...

I prefer "a", my wife prefers "b"...

but even she has a threshold. Some of the Pumpkins out there are so much like Pie they're cloying...

[newportstorm]

I love the Smutty Pumpkin. Have some in the fridge and more in the basement. I like the fact that it's understated in its spiciness - good malt backbone with a hint of pumpkin, fall spices, etc. My wife is a fan of Post Road's Pumpkin - pretty tasty, imo, but Smutty's better.

Now, Harpoon Winter Warmer is a case of a brewer gone stark raving mad with the spices. Nice nose - awful, sickly sweet/spicy flavor. But I'm sure I'll get suckered into buying a sixer in December hoping it's improved.

Cheers!

[threecb]

Post Road's not bad, and probably my wife's choice, too.
(...and Heartland's Smilin' Pumpkin, even if it is overpriced...)

Has anyone tried Buffalo Bills? I saw it in the store and was wondering how it is...Also looking for info on the DFH Punkin' Ale...

...And Blue Moon used to make a Pumpkin Ale in the pre-Coors days...do they still?

[Jarod]

I think DFH has produced one of the better if not the best pumpkin beer out there. Check out beeradvocate.com for the reviews. I just posted mine and loved it.
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/rate_results/4520/6260/

[newportstorm]

Originally posted by threecb


...And Blue Moon used to make a Pumpkin Ale in the pre-Coors days...do they still?

Yeah, I saw a display at the store this afternoon. The first Pumpkin Beer I ever tried several years back. It left no impression on me so I doubt I'll pick any more up.

Cheers!

[AXXE]

I agree with Jarod. The Dogfish pumpkin is probably the best pumpkin beer I have ever had. Dock Street used to make a good one, but those days are gone.

[sallad]

had some DFH punkin over the weekend- very very good. was a little expensive at about $7 or $8 for a 4pk, but 7%ABV and a good treat! nice orange-golden color, well balanced, but a little more emphasis on spices than pumpkin. i think the ginger was predominant spice i picked out.

[ray m]

Threecb....it was not impressive, at least not in my book. It was just OK....I guess I expected a little more flavor--a little more richness. It, however, was my first pumpkin beer, but I think I'll try something a little pricier the next time I buy one.

[threecb]

Thanks for the Info, Ray...There's plenty more out there to have!

[Brownbeard]

I just had the Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale. I thought it was OK. A little too much spice in the aftertaste. To be honest, if I made a pumpkin pie that spicy, I would be disapointed in it. My pumpkin is getting bottled this week, I hope it is not too spicy.

[hops99]

I agree - Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin is well down my list of tasty pumpkin brews; not especially good in any way. My favorites:

1) Lakefront Pumpkin Lager
2) Dogfish Head Punkin
3) Michigan Brewing Co. Pumpkin


IMO, Pumpkin Beer is a prime example of why I love beer - the seasonal brews that we only get to enjoy for a month or two out of every year always keeps me looking forward to something. Pumpkin Beer is a great part of my Autumn experience, as much as changing leaves or taking the kids trick-or-treating.

[threecb]

Originally posted by hops99
IMO, Pumpkin Beer is a prime example of why I love beer - the seasonal brews that we only get to enjoy for a month or two out of every year always keeps me looking forward to something. Pumpkin Beer is a great part of my Autumn experience, as much as changing leaves or taking the kids trick-or-treating.

I agree, and next up are the Holiday Ales!

I still haven't found DFH Punkin locally, and am itchin' to try it. I was down in Knoxville, TN at the brewer's jam and tried a couple more Pumpkin Ales. Smoky Mountain/Calhoun's had an OK one. Cottonwood/Carolina had a nice, spicy-with-just-enough-pumpkin-coming-through flavor and definitely ranks above Buffalo Bills in my book. I have to check to see if my local BP, Harvest Moon, has tapped theirs yet...hopefully this weekend.