Gourdy Pumpkin Ale

Reviewed from notes.
Can to becher glass.
Appearance: deep copper color with a two finger white foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some light lace
Aroma: sweet pumpkin flesh and some caramel/toffee malts
Flavor: sweet pumpkin flesh again and malty; finishes pumpkiny too
Texture: light to medium bodied, sessionable, very smooth along the tongue
Overall: part of me thinks this might have been the closest version to the old colonial styled pumpkin ales but then again the caramel/toffee malts were noted in the aroma. Hmmm, well, I would have this again for me. Nice change of pace for a pumpkin ale not being drowned out by a ton of spices.

Taster pour from can at Bert's Better Beers. Appearance is clear light brown with little bit of sparkle, off-white head. Aroma is pumpkin--sour mash--not very spicy, kind of squash-like. Taste followed aroma with mild tart contribution. Mouthfeel is light-to-medium bodied with smooth texture, soft carbonation and finish as taste. Overall, those that really want to taste the pumpkin will dig this. Those that feel there's a reason so many spices are added to pumpkin products may not. It's not greatest taste in the world. 3.5-3.6. 6 or 7 for taste aroma others 4.

Paid $5.99 for a 650 ml bottle at Cigarette City, Seabrook, NH. Slightly hazy orange color without any head. Aroma is mild nutmeg, weak gourd. Caramel and toasted grain under the nutmeg.

The above mentioned toasted grain and caramel makes the base of the brew. Thankfully the spice is mild and doesn’t overwhelm the palate. The actual pumpkin is hard to find but overall for a slightly aged bottle, it’s still pretty drinkable without any issues.

Bottle from the Drinkery Derry Mostly clear amber copper color with a decent sized long lasting off white head. Pie spices and brown sugar rule the day here.