Pumpkin Ale
Often released as a fall seasonal, Pumpkin Ales are quite varied. Some brewers opt to add hand-cut pumpkins and drop them in the mash, while others use puree or pumpkin flavoring. These beers also tend to be spiced with pumpkin pie spices, like: ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. Pumpkin Ales are typically mild, with little to no bitterness, a malty backbone, with some spice often taking the lead. Many will contain a starchy, slightly thick-ish, mouthfeel too. In our opinion, best versions use real pumpkin, while roasting the pumpkin can also add tremendous depth of character for even better results, though both methods are time-consuming and tend to drive brewmasters insane.
| Pumpkin Ale Beers Currently Serving | ||||
| Beer | Brewery | BA | ABV | SERVING SIZE |
| Night Owl Pumpkin | Elysian Brewing Company | A | 6.00 | 12oz Draught |
| Schlafly Pumpkin | Schlafly Tap Room | A+ | 8.00 | 12oz Draught |
| Whole Hog Pumpkin | Stevens Point | A+ | 8.00 | 12oz Draught |
| Pumking Ale | Southern Tier Brewing | A- | 8.00 | 12oz Draught |
| Roadsmary's Baby | Two Roads | A- | 7.00 | 12oz Draught |
| Roadsmary's Spawn | Two Roads | A- | 7.00 | 12oz Draught |
| Headless Oarsman | Gray Sail Brewing | A- | 6.00 | 12oz Draught |
| Tatooed Pumpkin | Bronx Brewery | A- | 7.00 | 12oz Draught |
| Montauk Pumpkin | Montauk Brewing | B+ | 5.00 | 12oz Draught |
| Weyerbacher Pumpkin | Weyerbacher Brewing Co | B+ | 7.00 | 12oz Draught |
