Reviewed from notes.
This was poured into a becher pint glass.
The appearance was a semi-ruddy burnt orange color almost copper with a thin cap of a white head. Light transparency about it. Soft carbonation could be seen rising.
The aroma had a semi-sweet pumpkin fleshiness up front. Smelled authentic, and then some biscuit maltiness with a touch of pumpkin spices such as allspice and nutmeg.
The flavor had a nice balance between the sweet and the spice with the biscuit maltiness melding in for a nice balance. Light aftertaste of the pumpkin and spice. Finishes pretty quick with the pumpkin breadiness.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fair sessionability about it. ABV felt spot on. Spice harshness seemed to be tamed by the biscuit maltiness.
Overall, in a world where some pumpkin ales are overly spiced, some are too malty, this one is one of our little known standouts. I wonder how many people know about this little brewery and if pumpkin ale fans found this one, well, let’s just say this could change some minds out there.