6

RB score 2.82

7.2

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Slightly hazy orange/pink pour, with a small off white head. Aroma is very floral, pine apple, with some light orange zest. Mouth feel is thin, very lively carb. Slight tang, low bitterness, earthy sharp lime juice finish.

5.1

Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4.5

12 oz. can from Total Wine. Pours a clear orange-gold color with a tiny white head and poor retention. Zero lacing. Blueberry aroma. I don't smell any mango. Light blueberry flavor; Lighter than the aroma suggests. Again, no mango notes. Boozy finish. Kinda tastes like a cider mixed with a malt liquor. Okay blueberry flavor, but too strong and not enough beer flavor. The 10.0% ABV is a little hidden. Nice try.

3.2

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 2 | Texture - 2 | Overall - 1

3$ can. Cloudy golden blondish pale yellow. Not sure why, but I'm getting pine on the nose. Ass kicking first taste. So much bitterness; thunder bellow pumpbump shriek screech says my taste buds. A slammen palate. Good thing we got some decent alky in here to help me absorb this blistering bomb. Wowwee walloping woozie, holy moley mothering mustache. Barely any co2 in this. Towards the end, the alky starts to take effect and now I find myself appreciating the drawing on the can. So be it.

6.9

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

This review was imported from my RateBeer ratings.

12.0 oz. can
5.5% ABV
The only date that I could find was on the bottom of the can and it said '07.03.24'. There is nothing to indicate the meaning of the date, but I'm going to assume that it's the 'Packaged on" date.
$11.99 6-pk @ Publix

AROMA: Mildly sweet with moderate scents of malt, bread, and caramel and then just a touch of toasted biscuits at the very end. Overall, a very pleasing sensation.

APPEARANCE: Pours a clear medium-amber with a 3-fingers tall, tan head whose froth has loose, medium-sized bubbles which dissipate at a moderate pace with minimal lacing. I'm a little disappointed in how quickly the head dissipated, but otherwise, the beer looks very tasty.

TASTE: Moderately sweet with light flavors of malt and caramel. I don't really detect any bitterness, either. While I find the flavor to be pleasing, I also find it to be fairly simplistic and a little on the watery side. In essence, it won't "wow" anyone. But at the same time, it won't offend anyone.

MOUTHFEEL: This is medium-bodied with below-average carbonation. The texture is smooth with a touch of silkiness.

OVERALL: While this beer won't win any awards, it will attract repeat buyers (me being one of them). Which is mainly due to its smooth flavors and its easy drink-ability. My only suggestion would be to try and find a way to reduce the slightly "watery" nature of the flavor, as it tends to detract from the enjoyment level. All-in-all it's a nice Oktoberfest beer that you won't mind having 3 or 4 of as you partake of the festivities.

6

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

This review was imported from my RateBeer ratings.

12 oz can
8.5% ABV
Date: 08.02.24 - Note: There is no indication as to what the date represents (e.g. Best By, Packaged On, etc.).
$10.59 4-pk @ Publix

AROMA: Mildly sweet with moderate scents of pumpkin followed by light scents of warming spices (cinnamon and allspice) and alcohol. Overall, I'm finding the aroma very pleasing, as the scent-levels are at a level that they are easily detectable, yet doesn't overwhelm. Additionally, it doesn't smell like a pumpkin-pie-in-a-bottle. Which, for a pumpkin beer, is a plus in my book.

APPEARANCE: Pours a transparent dark, golden brown with an incredibly tall (i.e. 5-finger) head whose froth is of medium coarseness and dissipates very slowly with excellent lacing.

TASTE: The first sip is much sweeter than the nose predicted. Additionally, the predominant flavor is cinnamon followed by mild flavors of pumpkin. Again, exactly opposite of what the aromas told me to expect. The finish has a fair amount of "sharpness" (which I find odd for a sweet beer) with more of that cinnamon flavor.

MOUTHFEEL: Medium-bodied with a mostly smooth texture that has a bit of dryness during the finish. I would rate carbonation as average. Texture-wise it's not bad. But if I had my druthers, I would prefer just a little more fullness in the body so that it was squarely in the middle of the medium-body range. Right now, it is on the thin/medium body border.

OVERALL: I enjoyed the aroma and appearance of this beer. However, the taste is where I had the biggest issue. For me, it is too sweet and doesn't showcase the pumpkin. The sweetness and cinnamon just overwhelm the pumpkin to the point that it is barely detectable. If it says "Pumpkin Ale" on the can, then pumpkin better be the main attraction. In this case, it is not.

6.8

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Can thanks to MrsSHIG: Poured a yellow with a white carbonated head. Aroma is mango, coconut, fruity. Taste is fruity, hops, loads of mango, coconut, cryo.

6

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Can thanks to MrsSHIG: Poured a coppery golden with a white head. Aroma is very fruity, passionfruit, tropical, citrus. Taste is cinnamon, fruity, tropical, bit artificial.

6.4

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at the brewery. Pours straw. Coffee, white chocolate, orange peel, grain, grapefruit, lightly bitter, quite earthy. Medium body. Fine.