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November 7, 2011

Rivertown Pumpkin Ale

Our next pumpkin ale is The Rivertown Brewing Company's Pumpkin Ale purchased at Vintage Estates.



This ale is handcrafted in small batches and has a fiery jack o' lantern on the label. It is a spice infused ale, using dark sugars, real pumpkin, and fresh ground spices. It is best served at 55°F in a wide pub glass and is 5% ABV.
Overall average rating: 7.0/10

The appearance is a clear, colorful one. We agreed on a light copper/dark amber/orange-y hue. The aroma gives off scents of light pumpkin, as well as nutmeg and clove, although the aroma is faint overall. Compared to the aroma, the taste is strongly cinnamon - you definitely don't smell what you're about to taste. There is a front and middle tongue bite with a slight bitter hop finish.

Shawn- This is a drinkable pumpkin ale and reminds me of a savory pumpkin pie. I would prefer if there was a strong bouquet to help bring more flavors out, 6.5/10.
Angela- It is a unique take using the same flavors as other pumpkin ales. It is our first cinnamon-forward pumpkin ale, and I think it would be an amazing accompaniment to my pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, 7.5/10.
Chris- I'd never heard of this brewery before, and this was a really good beer. I would like to see a little brown sugar added and some cinnamon removed because you taste a cinnamon burn, although it is an amazing effect, 7/10.