This is "the Great St-Ambroise Pumpkin Ale," brewed with pumpkin and spices. Interestingly, it is the only foreign pumpkin beer we found. It is 5% ABV.
Overall average rating: 8.0/10
The appearance is a red, caramelly translucent color. The aroma gives off scents of pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Shawn notices two different sweeter smells, perhaps a touch of molasses and/or brown sugar, maybe even vanilla. The taste is dark, caramelly, and sweet with a front tongue bite, and a smooth nutmeg/clove finish. We think it is a dessert pumpkin ale as it has a somewhat smoky burnt sugar flavor like a brûlée.
Shawn- This is a very fun take on a pumpkin ale; it doesn't follow a strict "this is what it should be" kind of recipe. It is nice also to see a different approach to a pumpkin ale that uses the same ingredients as the others, 8/10.
Angela- This is a very, very good, drinkable pumpkin ale that is sweet without being overpowering, 8/10.
Chris- This has strong poignant flavors; the clove flavor, for example, is long-lasting. It could be paired with a heavily flavored dessert, more savory than sweet, 8/10.
Shawn and Chris agree that this would be worth trying with a warm slice of pecan pie topped with Madagascar vanilla ice cream. I'm up for trying that - we'll keep you posted! :)
Ooooooo, sounds yummy guys!
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