NLT: It is fall...the leaves are falling, a pumpkin is rotting on my front porch, and there is candy corn in the candy dish. The only thing that can make this fall experience better--Pumpkin flavored beer! Now I have tried my fair share of pumpkin beer, and usually it tastes very fall like, but never like actual pumpkin. I have found my match in the Pumking. This beer tastes like a pumpkin flavored candle smells. Yes, you heard me. Not only did I taste pumpkin, but nutmeg, cinnamon and a HUGE caramel after taste. Don't let the light color of the beer fool you--it is for real! If you like pumpkin, this is a beer you don't want to miss. However I do suggest splitting the 22oz bottle, aside from the 9% alcohol, it does get overwhelming after awhile.
JFT: Southern Tier out of New York is a fantastic brewery that is readily available in Milwaukee. I've had a number of their IPAs but the finest and most original creation of theirs is this, their fall seasonal, Pumking. The beer is velvety smooth on the palate due first from the addition of REAL pumpkin puree, and second from the almost lack of head. The creaminess only heightens the bright pop of Thanksgiving spices and that same cream melds perfectly with the caramel overtones at the end. Be wary though! This 9%er can knock you down if you're not careful, but due to its beautiful richness, it's very appropriate to share. Also, be careful not to serve this too cold or you'll miss out on all the beautiful spicy notes that this beer plays so well!
(Note: We will always include a link to the beer and the brewery at the end of our blog, check under seasonal to learn about the Pumking!)
http://www.southerntierbrewing.com/beers.html
JFT: Southern Tier out of New York is a fantastic brewery that is readily available in Milwaukee. I've had a number of their IPAs but the finest and most original creation of theirs is this, their fall seasonal, Pumking. The beer is velvety smooth on the palate due first from the addition of REAL pumpkin puree, and second from the almost lack of head. The creaminess only heightens the bright pop of Thanksgiving spices and that same cream melds perfectly with the caramel overtones at the end. Be wary though! This 9%er can knock you down if you're not careful, but due to its beautiful richness, it's very appropriate to share. Also, be careful not to serve this too cold or you'll miss out on all the beautiful spicy notes that this beer plays so well!
(Note: We will always include a link to the beer and the brewery at the end of our blog, check under seasonal to learn about the Pumking!)
http://www.southerntierbrewing.com/beers.html
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