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KillerGremlin · 10-17-2011, 01:10 AM

I'm of the opinion that there is 0 science in pumpkin beer reviews because it all comes down to what you want and personal preference.

For example:

New Holland Ichabod - very little actual pumpkin, super high in cinnamon and nutmeg. Pumpkin cookie maybe on the back end.

Southern Tier Pumking - Sweet. Cloyingly sweet. This beer is PUMPKIN PIE melted down in stout form. This beer is heavy and sweet. A bomber is way too much for me, and I'm glad I was splitting it. This is absolutely delicious, but like pumpkin pie I only want a small amount.

Sam Adam's Harvest Pumpkin Ale - Really surprised. This was malty, spiced with nutmeg, and had a decent pumpkin backdrop.

Of these three beers I actually thought the Sam Adams was the most balanced. The Ichabod was too spiced. The Pumking was good but I only want 8oz of the stuff, and only if I'm in the mood.

I could actually drink the Sam Adam's with food. That's my preference. I noticed that a lot of people like the sweet pumpkin pie flavor of Pumking. Some people hate spices. I think your best bet to trying pumpkin beer is to get your hands on 3 or 4 different beers and test them out. I'm the guy who only wants one slice of pumpkin pie a year. I love pumpkin pie in small amounts. I'm not getting 2nds or 3rds like I do with pecan pie or apple pie.

10-17-2011, 01:10 AM	#55
KillerGremlin No Pants KillerGremlin is offline Location: Friggin In The Riggin Now Playing: my ding-a-ling Posts: 4,566	Re: the "post your thoughts/review on the alcohol you have been drinking" /thread I'm of the opinion that there is 0 science in pumpkin beer reviews because it all comes down to what you want and personal preference. For example: New Holland Ichabod - very little actual pumpkin, super high in cinnamon and nutmeg. Pumpkin cookie maybe on the back end. Southern Tier Pumking - Sweet. Cloyingly sweet. This beer is PUMPKIN PIE melted down in stout form. This beer is heavy and sweet. A bomber is way too much for me, and I'm glad I was splitting it. This is absolutely delicious, but like pumpkin pie I only want a small amount. Sam Adam's Harvest Pumpkin Ale - Really surprised. This was malty, spiced with nutmeg, and had a decent pumpkin backdrop. Of these three beers I actually thought the Sam Adams was the most balanced. The Ichabod was too spiced. The Pumking was good but I only want 8oz of the stuff, and only if I'm in the mood. I could actually drink the Sam Adam's with food. That's my preference. I noticed that a lot of people like the sweet pumpkin pie flavor of Pumking. Some people hate spices. I think your best bet to trying pumpkin beer is to get your hands on 3 or 4 different beers and test them out. I'm the guy who only wants one slice of pumpkin pie a year. I love pumpkin pie in small amounts. I'm not getting 2nds or 3rds like I do with pecan pie or apple pie.