What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Funktastic—pineapple, cherry, prominent lactic notes, red-wine character, blackberry. Some malt sweetness, but little to no pumpkin spice.”
Flavor: “The lactic character in the beer is intense, but doesn’t overwhelm some of the other more nuanced flavors—ripened dark cherry, currant, orange zest, raisin, and very low pumpkin-spice character. The body of the beer provides some good roast character and malt sweetness. The pumpkin provides a very subtle sweetness and complexity. A slight vanilla note comes out as it warms. Finishes tart in the end.”
Overall: “A very delicious and complex sour beer. The lactic tartness and malt-roasted sweetness did well to complement one another and not contrast. You’ll struggle to find what makes it a ‘pumpkin’ beer as there isn’t much spice or pumpkin. Nonetheless, it is a beer that I would seek out.”
What the Brewers Say
“A rich and roasty dark sour ale brewed with organic heirloom pumpkins and spices and aged in used red wine barrels for a year.”
