Blue Point Mother Pumpkin Ale This is your lighter-side pumpkin beer, with plenty of caramel and brown sugar notes. It’s slightly sweet, but refreshing in its effervescence—something most pumpkin beers are not.
8. Southern Tier Warlock (25 points)
ABV: 8.6%
How you feel about this pumpkin imperial stout will likely depend on whether you enjoy the taste of black licorice. Our one taster who can’t stand licorice found this one to be “disgusting,” but by and large, the rest of us loved it (“Delicious!” one wrote) and also picked up on some chocolatey notes as well as a nice, bitter finish. It earned praise for daring to be different than your typical pumpkin beer. As one taster put it, “Stout makes sense for a pumpkin beer.”
Elysian The Great Pumpkin (26.5 points)
ABV: 8.4%
At 8.4% ABV, this Imperial Pumpkin Ale from Elysian is not for the faint of heart. It’s boozier than most pumpkin beers, but that doesn’t stop its pumpkin flavor from coming through loud and clear. In fact, most of our tasters gave it high marks due to the fact that it’s so well-balanced. Several pointed out that they enjoyed the fact that it’s not overly spiced and the pumpkin flavor is given room to breathe. “It tastes like the anti-pumpkin spice latte,” one wrote.
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FAQ
What is the lowest calorie pumpkin beer?
What pumpkin beer tastes like pumpkin pie?
What is the alcohol content of pumpkin beer?
What is the best pumpkin beer?
The Atomic is simply one of the most culinary-friendly pumpkin beers on the market, one that gourmands will respect. This O’Fallon pumpkin joint warrants a shoutout since it’s more sessionable than most of the pumpkin beer segment. To make sure it’s not too crisp on the tongue, however, the brewery adds a dose of lactose.
Is pumpkin puree a good fall beer?
Pumpkin puree isn’t just for baking pie—it’s also the star of this seasonal beer. Real pumpkin puree is added to the wheat ale, along with warming spices, to create a smooth and flavorful beer that’s perfect for fall nights. Hints of pumpkin, brown sugar, and spice make this the perfect drink to sip on this fall.
What is the best pumpkin ale?
A noteworthy aspect of this ale is the inclusion of lactose, which could impart that slightly creamy texture and contribute to its sweet undertone. With a respectable 7.3% ABV, Alewerks Pumpkin Ale is a modest nod to the season, appreciated best by those who seek subtlety over intensity. 12. Southern Tier Pumking
What does a pumpkin beer taste like?
“The look of the beer is what you would typically expect from the style. The nose on this beer is one of the best in a pumpkin beer. It’s vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie, and an earthy maltiness. The flavors just explode as you drink it. The higher alcohol by volume helps bring out these flavors.