Beer appreciation thread

AlphaFrog · #1 09-23-2007, 01:42 PM

I'm not a big Blue Moon person...but I tried the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale, and it's pretty good. I actually liked it better than the Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale.

Any other recommendations for Pumpkin Ale as I work my way through?

Lil' Hannah · #2 09-26-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I'm not a big Blue Moon person...but I tried the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale, and it's pretty good. I actually liked it better than the Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale.

Any other recommendations for Pumpkin Ale as I work my way through?

I don't know what kind of distribution you get in NC, but if you get Wild Goose's Pumpkin Patch out of MD, try that. It's pretty spicy, has a nice color, and they say it has pumpkin pulp in it, although I didn't notice anything too "pulpy." It will probably be my go-to pumpkin ale this fall.

I've also tried Magic Hat's Jinx which I thought was somewhat similar to the Wild Goose...a bit richer, not as sweet, had a higher alcohol content. Dominion Ale's Octoberfest (VA) is worth a try if you get it down there, it was much milder in terms of spiciness/pumpkin, etc., but still enjoyable.

AlphaFrog · #3 10-15-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil' Hannah

I've also tried Magic Hat's Jinx which I thought was somewhat similar to the Wild Goose...a bit richer, not as sweet, had a higher alcohol content. Dominion Ale's Octoberfest (VA) is worth a try if you get it down there, it was much milder in terms of spiciness/pumpkin, etc., but still enjoyable.

I tried that this weekend. Very good. I got it in the variety pack. The #9 was so-so. I have no idea what the Mystery Brew is, but I liked that (even though I accidently broke one).