It's getting cold, homeys - you know what that means . . . time to bust out the higher-gravity beers. Porters and Stouts for everyone!
For those of you just starting on darker beers, here's a solid choice for growing into good beers: Grant's Perfect Porter. Complex, with some chocolate and coffee overtones, but mild enough to appeal to a casual drinker. Knock it back.
Personally, I don't enjoy the explicitly 'pumpkin' brews - however, the Buffalo Bill's is by far the most popular, and gets rave reviews even from casual drinkers. It's definitely something most people will only want about once a year, but it's worth a shot. Many Oktoberfest-style bocks will have vague undertones of pumpkin and spice, as well.