All of these reviews for pumpkin beers are making me thirsty for them again. Unfortunately there are none (or at least very few) on the store shelves, but I do have a few of my Gourdeous One’s left to help satisfy that craving. If you are not sure what I am talking about check out the first beer and the second beer in this ongoing series of four pumpkin beer reviews.
Today we are continuing on up the gravity ladder by going to an imperial version of a pumpkin ale from Weyerbacher. I think that is one of the first adjustments that I would like to make to my own version. Though it has a low enough ABV right now to be extremely drinkable, I would like to bring that up quite a bit to add a warmth to it that would be more appropriate to the season. I guess I need to start planning my triumphant return to pumpkin beer brewing, as I know the time will be here again before I know it.
Now to continue . . .
Brewery: Weyerbacher Brewing Co. (Easton, PA)
Name: Imperial Pumpkin Ale
Style: Vegetable Beer
ABV: 8.0%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pint glass. $2.99 per 12oz.
Aroma: A more complex, spicy pumpkin pie-like aroma (cinnamon, cloves, etc.) with molasses-like sweetness underneath.
Appearance: Deep amber to caramel color. Slight off-white head that quickly dissipates with no trail. Clear with few rising bubbles visible.
Flavor: Malty sweetness that is dark brown sugar/molasses-like. Low spiciness (carried through/similar to aroma) with very low bitterness. Clean, but slightly lingering finish (good though).
Mouthfeel: Medium body with low(er) carbonation. Really smooth and somewhat creamy with some slight warmth.
Overall Impressions: Quality ale flavors underneath pumpkin spices. The warmth is well balanced in to the whole. Nice overall flavor profile(s).
Grade: A-
Two days later and she is still working through the flight!
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