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After trying a couple of the different local micro's available here in Maine, I've decided to try to taste them all. I've tried the Sea Dog Raspberry Wheat, and the Shipyard Export, both were good, but I didn't take any notes...
Please note: The opinions within this thread are strictly those of an amateur, I do not consider myself a beer connoisseur, nor have I had enough samples to know what each style should taste like.
Tonight's Brew:
Shipyard Brewing Co. - Pumpkinhead Ale
Opening & Pouring: A very nice 'fssst' when I first opened the bottle. It poured very nicely, with not much head. The head was thin and a nice white color.
Appearance & Aroma: I was expecting it to be a little darker in color being a pumpkin ale, but oh well. Very nice amber hue, with good head retention. Carbonation isn't too much, but there are bubbles climbing the sides of my pint. First smell is very distinctly cinnamon & nutmeg, but not too overpowering.
Taste: Wow... that's spicy. That first taste really bites your tongue with the cinnamon & nutmeg, it really matches the aroma nicely. After a couple drinks, the spices move to the background, and stay mainly in the aftertaste. Nicely carbonated, very easy to drink. Halfway through the pint, the head has reduced to just a light ring around the edge.
Final thought (after the first bottle): I'm not really a huge fan of pumpkin pie, but I do like this beer. The spices hit you up front, but become kinda subtle after you've had a couple tastes. For my first pumpkin ale, I'd say it's good. I think I'll drink the other 2 (splitting a 6'er with SWMBO), and enjoy them.
Noobie scale: 17/20
Please note: The opinions within this thread are strictly those of an amateur, I do not consider myself a beer connoisseur, nor have I had enough samples to know what each style should taste like.
Tonight's Brew:
Shipyard Brewing Co. - Pumpkinhead Ale
Opening & Pouring: A very nice 'fssst' when I first opened the bottle. It poured very nicely, with not much head. The head was thin and a nice white color.
Appearance & Aroma: I was expecting it to be a little darker in color being a pumpkin ale, but oh well. Very nice amber hue, with good head retention. Carbonation isn't too much, but there are bubbles climbing the sides of my pint. First smell is very distinctly cinnamon & nutmeg, but not too overpowering.
Taste: Wow... that's spicy. That first taste really bites your tongue with the cinnamon & nutmeg, it really matches the aroma nicely. After a couple drinks, the spices move to the background, and stay mainly in the aftertaste. Nicely carbonated, very easy to drink. Halfway through the pint, the head has reduced to just a light ring around the edge.
Final thought (after the first bottle): I'm not really a huge fan of pumpkin pie, but I do like this beer. The spices hit you up front, but become kinda subtle after you've had a couple tastes. For my first pumpkin ale, I'd say it's good. I think I'll drink the other 2 (splitting a 6'er with SWMBO), and enjoy them.
Noobie scale: 17/20