Top 8 Pumpkin Beers For Fall
There are a few ways to tell that fall is around you. The air starts getting cooler, the leaves start getting darker and pumpkin-flavored everything starts to take over. Like many others, we love this season, so here are our top eight fall-inspired pumpkin beers from our menu! Stop in to try one today.
- Anderson Valley – Fall Hornin’ Pumpkin Ale
This craft-brewed pumpkin ale features inviting aromas of caramelized malt, making it a treat for all the senses. With highlights of cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin and seasonal spices, the flavor is reminiscent of fresh pumpkin pie. This light, but creamy ale leaves a hint of caramel on the palate, with a smooth, round finish.
- Terrapin – Cranberry Pumpkinfest
Terrapin’s hybrid beer is brewed with pumpkin pie spices and real cranberry juice – making it the perfect beer for the season. The nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice, pairs perfectly with the tart taste of cranberry, making for a unique twist on traditional pumpkin beer. With flavors like these, Terrapin’s Cranberry Pumpkinfest is sure to become a staple for those crisp fall nights.
- Smuttynose – Pumpkin Ale
This seasonal ale is a pumpkin brew for true craft beer enthusiasts. Utilizing natural pumpkin puree with a subdued mix of spices, Smuttynose Brewing Company has crafted a winning American ale complete with a big pumpkin flavor that somehow never becomes too overpowering.
- Shipyard – Pumpkinhead
If you’re looking for a easy introduction to the world of pumpkin beer, Shipyard’s Pumpkinhead is the brew for you. This crisp, golden wheat ale is light and refreshing. It’s a spicy beer, and while the pumpkin flavor isn’t overpowering, there are strong notes of cinnamon, which makes it the perfect companion for a post-dinner slice of pumpkin pie.
- Southern Tier – Pumking
Pumking is a complex ale, known for its sweet aroma and full flavor. While the smell of pumpkin pie and cinnamon is enticing, the taste doesn’t necessarily follow the nose, which makes it a surprisingly divisive brew with a cult following nonetheless. The light carbonation and medium-build make this a smooth choice for any occasion.
- Dogfish Head – Punkin Ale
Brewed with pumpkin meat, brown sugar and spices, this full-bodied brown ale made a name for itself by winning beer contests before the brewery even opened its doors. The smell is characterized by sweet pumpkin and heavy spices, which combine on the tongue to create a perfectly balanced flavor.
- New Belgium – Pumpkick
Adding cranberry to this craft brew makes it perfect for pairing with a Thanksgiving meal. The toasty malts and sharp cinnamon spice that accompany the smooth pumpkin flavor will warm you from the inside out, making it the perfect choice for fall.
- Sam Adams – 20 Pounds of Pumpkin
Brewed with 20 pounds of pumpkin per barrel, this brew by Sam Adams gives new meaning to the term ‘pumpkin beer’. The combination of roasted malts and real pumpkin give this beer the perfect body and amount of sweetness. The taste also includes hints of caramel, cinnamon and nutmeg, shaping the flavor into a nice balance of all things fall.