Left Hand Milk Stout is one of the best beers being produced in large quantities in America today - absolutely fantastic brew.
You probably got a bad batch of the Breckenridge, although it's not the best Porter out there - if you want to try some porters, Grant's Perfect Porter is my favorite, but almost all will be solid. Flying Dog's Imperial Porter is sound as hell, but has double-digit alcohol content, so it's not for everyone.
Pumpkin ales really won't have a strong 'pumpkin' taste unless it's something niche like Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale, which has actual pumpkin puree in the brew. Instead, it'll carry a sort of "Halloween in a glass" taste. If you're looking for beer with a more explicit flavor, try Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Pyramid Apricot Ale, or Rogue Chipotle (warning: the last one is WEIRD).
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