Pumpkin

Terrapin Pumpkinfest Already Bottled

With July 4th weekend barely in the rear view mirror, fall is already on the way from craft breweries. Terrapin Beer Company’s (Athens, GA) Pumpkinfest 2014 has already been bottled.

Fest is a fusion of an oktoberfest meets pumpkin beer.A whirlpool Continue Reading →

New Belgium Pumpkick Gets Makeover

It started as a Lips of Faith release — Kick, a collaboration with Elysian Brewing.

Then it an updated version came back as Pumpkick in 2013, minus all the barrel souring with new artwork. 2014 will see an art update as well. Expect New Continue Reading →

Terrapin Imperial Pumpkin Pie Porter Joins Reserve

Last year, Terrapin Beer Company (Athens, GA) started a limited release lineup they dubbed the “Reserve Series.” First offerings were new spins on classic brewery releases, including White Chocolate Moo-Hoo and Cinnamon Roll’d W-n-B.

In addition to both of those beers returning Continue Reading →

Posted in Don't Miss This, Seasonal Return, Southern Tier Brewing

Southern Tier Pumking Is On Shelves Now Too

If you were to ask me what one of the biggest anomalies/confusions to consumers in craft beer is, I’d say it would be pumpkin beers showing up in July. It makes perfect sense that people are a little confused too. It’s 90-100 degrees outside. You’re sunburned from the pool, football preseason is more than a month away. It’s grill weather not fall.

However, that doesn’t stop these beers (which typically are really popular) from hitting shelves.  Some of the most popular in the category -Terrapin’s Pumpkinfest, Weyerbacher’s Imperial Pumpkin Ale, and now Southern Tier’s Pumking are now available.

Most of these beers are big, 8% and higher so they will definitely keep until it feels right. Either way, just like the last three Julys – these big beers are here.

Style: Pumpkin Beer 
Hops: Sterling, Magnum
Malts: 2 Row Pale, Caramel,

Availability: 22oz Bombers.  Draft.

9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Seasonal Return, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin Pumpkinfest Already Bottled

With July 4th weekend barely in the rear view mirror, fall is already on the way from craft breweries. Terrapin Beer Company’s (Athens, GA) Pumpkinfest 2014 has already been bottled.

Fest is a fusion of an oktoberfest meets pumpkin beer.A whirlpool of spices are used to create Pumpkinfest, including ginger, allspice, and ground clove. . The finishing touch is the 1 lb of pumpkin used per 31 gallons of this brew.

Style: Pumpkin Beer (w/ Ginger, Allspice, Clove, Pumpkin)
Hops: Vanguard, Hallertau, Hersbrucker
Malts: Munich, Vienna, Munich II, Caramunich II, Melanoidin

Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Fall Seasonal

6.1% ABV, 23 IBUs

pic via Terrapin

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Alaskan Brewing Company, New Beers

Alaskan Pumpkin Porter

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Catawba Brewing, New Beers

Catawba King Don’s Pumpkin Ale

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, New Belgium

New Belgium Pumpkick Gets Makeover

It started as a Lips of Faith release — Kick, a collaboration with Elysian Brewing.

Then it an updated version came back as Pumpkick in 2013, minus all the barrel souring with new artwork. 2014 will see an art update as well. Expect New Belgium Pumpkick again, late summer, 2014.

Style: Pumpkin Beer (w/ Cranberry Juice, Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, Lemongrass)
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Fall Seasonal.

6% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin Imperial Pumpkin Pie Porter Joins Reserve

Last year, Terrapin Beer Company (Athens, GA) started a limited release lineup they dubbed the “Reserve Series.” First offerings were new spins on classic brewery releases, including White Chocolate Moo-Hoo and Cinnamon Roll’d W-n-B.

In addition to both of those beers returning in limited quantity in 2014, a couple of new beers are joining the Reserve series this fall, including Terrapin Imperial Pumpkin Pie Porter. Loosely based on late summer seasonal, Pumpkinfest, this porter uses pumpkin and a big dose of pie seasonings.

Tired of the everyday pumpkin beer? At Terrapin, we’ve set out to make one with more character…a lot more character. Bring this great feast of a beer to your favorite fall gathering and share with everyone who attends. Brewed with a cornucopia of deep, rich malts that compliment a hearty fall meal, this spiced up Imperial Porter will have you asking for a second helping. 

Style: Imperial Porter (w/ Pumpkin, Spices)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, waxed. Draft. Limited release
Arrival: Fall, 2014

9.2% ABV

Offering #1 – White Chocolate Moo Hoo

 

Offering #2 – Cinnamon Roll’d W-n-B

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coney Island Brewing Co, Don't Miss This

Coney Island Freaktoberfest, Completely Changed

Shmaltz Brewing Co. sold off the Coney Island line to Alchemy, a subsidiary of Samuel Adams last year. Distribution has been pulled back to basically New York, and the beer recipes, overhauled.

Coney Island Freaktoberfest used to be a “blood” red lager with a 6.66% ABV. This fall, it’s going pumpkin. Freaktoberfest 2014 will be a pumpkin ale brewed with spices and espresso beans from Cafe Grumpy in Brooklyn.

Freaktoberfest is a hauntingly complex, deep amber, pumpkin and espresso ale. Caramel aromas intermingle with hints of allspice and cinnamon. A roasted, rich body is highlighted by Brooklyn’s own Cafe Grumpy’s specially selected espresso beans, and is finished with sweet pumpkin. 

Coney Island Freaktoberfest will be available in 12oz bottles, and presumably draft. Coney Island just released a new seasonal, Tunnel of Love Watermelon Wheat.

Style: Pumpkin Ale (w/ Espresso)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Arrival: Fall, 2014

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay