"Like a pyramid for a pharaoh, we set out to make a bold monument for The King of the Pumpkins!" The brewery says this is more "caramelly" and "pumpkiny" than other beers of the same kind. It is brewed with pumpkin and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and clove). Also, the angry jack o' lantern king on the label is fantastic. It is 8% ABV.
Overall average rating: 8.9/10
This pours as a translucent dark amber/orange color with slight lacing on the glass. The aroma is wonderfully strong overall, and you can definitely smell all of the flavors. You get pumpkin, nutmeg, light clove, cinnamon, and a sugary/honey scent. The taste is well-balanced between the pumpkin and spices, with a front tongue bite and an almost slight vanilla finish. (Note: I have had this beer on tap served in a glass with a cinnamon sugar rim - it enhances those spices in the beer. Delish.)
Shawn- This is really well done, and the only bad thing I can say is that I've had the Southern Tier Pumking already this year, and I prefer that to this, 9/10.
Angela- This is a delicious, well-spiced October beer - definitely something to drink with colorful, crunchy leaves outside when there's a chill in the air, 9/10.
Chris- It's a really nice beer that's fantastically done. It is memorable, but for me, it lacks a wow factor, 8.5/10.
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