I cracked open this one last night, as I felt that it would be a good pairing with my grilled shrimp. This pumpkin ale comes courtesy from Canada! I tend to think well of some of the macrobrews that come out of Canada (Molson, Labatt), so I hoped for some good things with this one. I remember getting this particular brew from The Beer Dispensary in Apex..can't quite remember what I paid for it though, but I'm sure I can get a decent estimate out there.
The brew poured a deep copper color with little head, little retention, no lace. It almost felt like I was pouring a cider, gave me the impression I might come across some unexpected sweetness. I picked up the typical aromas consistent with pumpkin ales: pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove. It also seemed to be heavy on the malts as well.
How'd it taste? Not bad. High carbonation, very similar to a soda. It gave it a spicy finish in it's own little way, which was pleasant. The malt taste lingers afterward. It feels sweet, but finishes a little on the dry side, which isn't a bad combination (in my eyes). It's not a particularly heavy beer, and I didn't exactly love it. When I finish dinner before I finish the beer, that's not a good thing. When I'm pining for some spiked egg nog before I finish my beer, that's also not a good thing. To me, it was your run-of-the-mill pumpkin ale. I could certainly have another, but I'd opt to try other brewer's versions before coming back to this one.
Grade: C-
Price Paid: $2.59 (12 oz bottle)
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