What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Big pumpkin-pie spice aroma, particularly clove, ginger, and cinnamon. Some sweet toasted malt behind the spices and some nice pumpkin notes. Smells like Mexican hot chocolate, with cocoa, cinnamon, and a touch of ginger heat. A slight ester character adds some depth.”
Flavor: “There is a nice roasted base with cacao and chocolate sweetness. The spice character adds to the beer with the nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger. Pumpkin flavor itself is subtle but still present, adding some nice sweetness. Smooth, rich, and full—finishes sweet with a nice warmth.”
Overall: “All about the spices—strong but not overpowering. Full of flavors that come together well. The roasted chocolate sweetness and the pumpkin-pie spices blend great. A very surprising and complex beer that I would love to drink on a cold night. Awesome holiday beer.”
What the Brewers Say
“Pumpkinator is an imperial pumpkin stout brewed with pale two-row, caramel, and black malts; Cascade and Liberty hops; pumpkin; molasses, brown sugar, and spices to make it feel like your mom is baking pumpkin pie.”
