Shipyard Pumpkin Ale

[passedpawn]

I had a Southern Tier Pumpking, and thought it was one of the worst beers I have ever tasted. It didn't smell or taste like a pumpkin beer, and instead had some sort of stale spice taste (maybe clove). I gave it to my wife who also thought it was totally gross. I really wonder if I got a bad bottle, because I have heard so many good things. But I am not sure I want to spend another $7 to find out. . .

Anyone reviewing a pumpkin beer is judging it against other pumpkins. I.e., the Weyerbacher is an excellent pumpkin beer, but very mediocre compared to all beer styles (IMO). I would get one for sipping during the holidays, but I'm not downing them while mowing the lawn.

Maybe you just don't like pumpkin beer. And yes, most or all pumpkin beers taste mostly like pie spices (cinnamon, allspice, clove) and not like pumpkin.

 

[Pschof]

Maybe you just don't like pumpkin beer. And yes, most or all pumpkin beers taste mostly like pie spices (cinnamon, allspice, clove) and not like pumpkin.

No, I recommended several pumpkin beers earlier in the thread.

 

[passedpawn]

No, I recommended several pumpkin beers earlier in the thread.

Woops... ...

 

[Jaysus]

the Weyerbacher is an excellent pumpkin beer, but very mediocre compared to all beer styles (IMO). I would get one for sipping during the holidays, but I'm not downing them while mowing the lawn..

I agree with passedpawn

 

[agusus]

My favorite pumpkin ale is Elysian Night Owl (Seattle microbrewery). Admittedly I haven't tried many others though. Elysian also makes an imperial pumpkin spice called The Great Pumpkin. Haven't tried that yet.

 

[petep1980]

I had 1/2 of one last night at my party. Some girl couldn't finish hers. I had problems finishing mine. I'd just assume have a piece of pumpkin pie.

 

[Ksosh]

Had it a couple nights ago, and it was really good. Very carbonated, a little light on the pumpkin taste, but that's ok with me.

 

[Pumpkinman906]

If every beer, pumpkin or otherwise, tasted like Tom, Dick or Harry's favorite, then wouldn't we all be Tom, Dick or Harry... I'm just sayin'...

Everyone's tastes are different, that's why we have so many different and delicious beer styles and interpretations to choose from..

They're all good to somebody, unless you prefer milk..

 

[passedpawn]

OMG, just gotta say, my The Great Pumpkin Ale is sooooo good. I just drank the hydrometer and it is gonna be a winner. If my scottish ale yeast does its job, I should end up with 8.5% (OG=1.090). I went with the common cloves/cinnamon/nutmeg, but I also threw melanoiden and biscuit in there to ensure a toasty backbone to the spice that will attack first. It should be a great Christmas beer. BTW, i skipped the pumpkin altogether.

Oh yea, happy me: I also broke in my new March pump and Therminator.

 

[kanderna]

If every beer, pumpkin or otherwise, tasted like Tom, Dick or Harry's favorite, then wouldn't we all be Tom, Dick or Harry... I'm just sayin'...

Oh, oh... Can I be Dick?

 

[jayavery]

better than dog fish or new belgium. shipyard has probably the best pumpkin ale out there! here's my video review: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/user/epicbeerdude?feature=mhee#p/u/0/i0hKVJtec0c[/ame]

 

[arg]

Terrapin Pumpkinfest for the win..! Mmmm....tastes like Grandma baked it.

 

[WhineinAlbany]

I had Shipyard on tap last week when I was up in Vermont. Good stuff. Of course, it was even better because the rim of the pint glass was dipped in cinnamon and sugar. Delish.

 

[WhineinAlbany]

Also forgot to mention that Harpoon Brewery's UFO pumpkin ale is a good one too. It's slightly spicier than Shipyard's. I think they use their hefeweizen as the base.

Actually, my favorite is the Sam Adams this year. It tastes just like a pumpkin pie.