What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Strong pumpkin-pie spices up front with notes of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and a touch of nutmeg. A bit of malt sweetness and a bit of brown sugar-molasses is balanced with a hint of earthy hops.”
Flavor: “Brown sugar and caramel malt sweetness up front followed by pumpkin-pie spices that aren’t too heavy handed but accentuate the pumpkin flavors. Clove dominates first and then fades while faint cinnamon adds a spicy touch. Residual sweetness continues through the finish for a decidedly sweet beer, without being cloying. Mild hops bitterness helps balance the sweetness and provides some earthiness.”
Overall: “Pumpkin flavors, brown sugar and caramel sweetness, and pumpkin-pie spices all work together to make a beer reminiscent of pumpkin pie. A bit lighter on the spectrum but still has a lot of character. Great body and pleasant sweetness are the highlights for this one, while the clean finish makes this beer easy to drink.”
What the Brewers Say
“Brewed with locally grown sugar pumpkins and organic barley that was grown and malted in Massachusetts.”
