Pumpkin

Oak Aged Pumking Coming Soon

I see a trend forming here.  Southern Tier will be releasing an oak aged edition of their Backburner Barleywine, and now the extremely popular Pumking.  A brewery rep just informed me a limited release of the beer arrives the first Continue Reading →

Posted in Beer & Food Pairings, Millstream Brewing Co, New Beers

Millstream Great Pumpkin Imperial Stout

Millstream Great Pumpkin Imperial Stout

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Weyerbacher

Sexy New Art For Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin

There is a lot going on in Easton, Pennsylvania lately.  At least, at the brewery that is.  Weyerbacher is working on an expansion, some rebranding & more.  Above is the newest artwork for the popular Imperial Pumpkin Ale that the brewery seasonally releases.

This 8.0% ABV pumpkin ale is the mother of all pumpkin ales. It is heartier, spicier, and more “caramelly” and “pumpkiny” than its faint brethren! We have added lots of pumpkin along with Cinnamon, Nutmeg and a touch of cardamom and clove giving this beer a spicy, full-bodied flavor. This truly is an Imperial Pumpkin Ale.

Available: August-November, seasonally.

note: Above artwork as always is tentative…

Old school label below.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Southern Tier Brewing

Oak Aged Pumking Coming Soon

I see a trend forming here.  Southern Tier will be releasing an oak aged edition of their Backburner Barleywine, and now the extremely popular Pumking.  A brewery rep just informed me a limited release of the beer arrives the first of December.

More on this release:

Southern Tier achieves their oak-aged quality by hanging pieces of oak directly into the fermentation tank and letting it ferment for 24-28 days. This time around, the brewery made 200 barrels which they will be distributing on draught only.

Availability: Draft only.
Arrival: Limited release, 12/1/11

8.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Saint Arnold Brewing, Seasonal Return, Videos

Pumpkinator Release & St. Arnold’s Most Interesting Man In The World


St. Arnold’s Pumpkinator started out as part of their Divine Reserve Series.  It was so well recieved when it was released back in 2009 that they decided to brew this Imperial Stout/Pumpkin Ale again as a seasonal.  The Imperial Stout base has lots of pumpkin added to it and was dry spiced.  Pumpkinator has been sitting in the tanks since late August until it was just bottled and released today!  People were lined up before 10AM in Houston to get their 4 bottle allotment. Pic via Beer, TX. [Chron]

Check out Brewer Dennis Rhee, St. Arnold’s Most Interesting Man in the World, talking about brewing Pumpkinator:

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, RJ Rockers

RJ Rockers Gruntled Pumpkin

RJ Rockers Gruntled PumpkinRJ Rockers Gruntled Pumpkin

Style: Pumpkin Beer

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, Trinity Brewing

Trinity Emmas Coffin

Trinity Emmas CoffinTrinty Brewing Company Emma’s Coffin Pumpkin Saison

 

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Shock Top

Shock Top Variety Pack Makes A Wheaty Debut

The Shock Top Variety Pack is making it’s way to shelves.  The pack includes the new Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat, along with Shock Top Raspberry Wheat (debuting early 2011) and regular Shock Top White.

The variety pack will be available until early January, 2012. Pumpkin has already arrived in 12oz/6pks & draft.

“The Shock Top family’s popularity just continues to grow — up nearly 77% in the first half of the year, and we want to keep bringing new offerings,” said Paul Byrne, brand manager for Shock Top. “We’ve already expanded the family this year to include new styles and packages, and we’re excited about new opportunities for the brand in 2012.”

Shock Top Belgian White has had a few packaging change-ups in 2011 – with the addition of 12oz cans, and 22oz bottles.  [PressRelease]

 

by Reid Ramsay