About
Shipyard Brewing Company is a family owned brewery – rooted in tradition and brimming with innovation. Our award-winning beer is handcrafted by our team of brewers who learned their art from world-renowned master brewer, Alan Pugsley.
We are committed to cultivating a new generation of creative, passionate brewers. Our team is constantly exploring innovative and diverse styles of beer through our pilot system at our Portland brewery and our 7-barrel system at Federal Jack’s Brew Pub in Kennebunk Harbor.
We are committed to cultivating a new generation of creative, passionate brewers. Our team is constantly exploring innovative and diverse styles of beer through our pilot system at our Portland brewery and our 7-barrel system at Federal Jack’s Brew Pub in Kennebunk Harbor.
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5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
12 oz. bottle
4.5% ABV
Note: I looked on every bottle and the 6-pk container itself and there is no information on any dates (Best By, Born On, etc.). However, there is a tracking number. Not that it does much good for determining how old the beer is.
$12.39 6-pk @ Publix
AROMA: Slightly sweet with a bit of acridness. Moderate scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin. It's somewhat akin to the smell of a pumpkin pie, but the acridness gives it almost a chemical, or unnatural, smell.
APPEARANCE: Pours a slightly-cloudy medium-amber color with a moderate (2-finger), dirty-tan head that has a tight-froth and dissipates somewhat quickly with moderate lacing.
TASTE: Mildly sweet followed by a bit of alcohol/metallic "twang". Flavors are fairly muted with cinnamon being the most predominant, followed by pumpkin and then nutmeg. The finish is mildly dry.
MOUTHFEEL: I would classify this as medium-bodied, but just barely, as it is a tad on the thin side. Texture is on the rough side, which is mainly due to that "twang" making the taste buds a bit rigid. Carbonation seems to be a little above average as I seem to get a lot of "fizz" every time I take a sip.
OVERALL: The smell is slightly sweeter than the flavor, which is no big deal. What I do have an issue with is the "twang" in the aroma and flavor. While I don't abhor it, per se, I do find it to be out of place and distracting. Get rid of it, and I think this would be a solid pumpkin beer. I bought a 6-pack, so if I just got a bad bottle, then there are 5 more chances to change my mind about this beer.
4.5% ABV
Note: I looked on every bottle and the 6-pk container itself and there is no information on any dates (Best By, Born On, etc.). However, there is a tracking number. Not that it does much good for determining how old the beer is.
$12.39 6-pk @ Publix
AROMA: Slightly sweet with a bit of acridness. Moderate scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin. It's somewhat akin to the smell of a pumpkin pie, but the acridness gives it almost a chemical, or unnatural, smell.
APPEARANCE: Pours a slightly-cloudy medium-amber color with a moderate (2-finger), dirty-tan head that has a tight-froth and dissipates somewhat quickly with moderate lacing.
TASTE: Mildly sweet followed by a bit of alcohol/metallic "twang". Flavors are fairly muted with cinnamon being the most predominant, followed by pumpkin and then nutmeg. The finish is mildly dry.
MOUTHFEEL: I would classify this as medium-bodied, but just barely, as it is a tad on the thin side. Texture is on the rough side, which is mainly due to that "twang" making the taste buds a bit rigid. Carbonation seems to be a little above average as I seem to get a lot of "fizz" every time I take a sip.
OVERALL: The smell is slightly sweeter than the flavor, which is no big deal. What I do have an issue with is the "twang" in the aroma and flavor. While I don't abhor it, per se, I do find it to be out of place and distracting. Get rid of it, and I think this would be a solid pumpkin beer. I bought a 6-pack, so if I just got a bad bottle, then there are 5 more chances to change my mind about this beer.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Publix - Winter Springs Town Center
on 13 Sep 2026
at 17:54
4.8/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 5
Overall 5
4 oz draft. Thirsty Moose , Exeter. Aroma is similar to a liquid Jolly Rancher candy. Unfortunately, it tastes like a liquid watermelon candy. I didn’t have any hopes for this. Borderline sickening sweet. Jeez, damn sweet.
Sugary finish Who the hell is still buying Shipyard??l
Sugary finish Who the hell is still buying Shipyard??l
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Aug 2026
at 00:42
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Caramel color with a large foamy head that left good lacing. Boozy and sweet with strong watermelon Jolly Rancher candy. Long finish. Moderately full bodied
Tried
from Draft
at
3 Rivers 6 Pack Eatery
on 03 Jul 2026
at 17:21
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5.5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle at The Fraser Castle Steam Fair 2026. Ur pours clear golden - amber with a thick, fluffy white head. The aroma is bitter - sweet, sappy, sticky, resin, grapefruit, marmalade and touch of of toffee. The taste is crisp, dry, snappy, some bitterness, sappy, resin, toffee, metallic, grapefruit, pomelo, marmalade and cardboard with a dry finish. Medium body and moderate carbonation. Fair to middling.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Jun 2026
at 11:02
4.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Golden with a medium sized white head. Lightly bitter and grainy with a herbal hop note. Medium finish and body.
Tried
from Draft
on 14 Jun 2026
at 15:03
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Dark gold with a large foamy white head. Grainy with perfume and strong blackberry & blueberry. Long finish. Medium body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Jan 2026
at 20:22
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
16 ounce can from Hamilton Super BuyRite. Mahogany brown pour. Frothy tan head. Sweet toasted malt aroma. Flavor is sweet toasted malt, caramel and toasted nuts. Perhaps a bit of raisin as well. Some peppery hops in finish. Tasty.
Tried
from Can
from
Hamilton Super Buy-Rite
on 23 Dec 2025
at 04:44
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared with Johan at his place to accompany a great meal of smoked sheep head 12.08.25. Clear golden. Refreshing aroma and taste of pale malt, pilsner malt, succade and refreshing hops. Very quaffable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Oct 2025
at 15:11
7/10
Not bad. Average corporate beer. So long, Portland, and thanks for all the fish!
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Jul 2025
at 15:43
7.5/10
Classic bar. This pint really was $3!
Tried
from Draft
on 15 Jul 2025
at 21:29