Bottled 2017 version heightens lemony orange peel tartness against sugary pumpkin pie spicing. Cinnamon-toasted gingerbread sweetness gains vodka-sugared 9% ABV and mild gourd-like earthiness for ‘devious’ after dinner delight.
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HIJINX MISCHIEF NIGHT IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE
Efficient medium-bodied autumnal ale lets brown-sugared pumpkin pie spicing gently seep into brisk phenol hop sharpness and recessive lemon-drop tartness. Waning cinnamon-nutmeg spicing allows dewy wet-leafed earthiness to expand across the yam-sweetened pumpkin plain.
NEW BELGIUM VOODOO RANGER ATOMIC PUMPKIN
Moderate habanero pepper heat and subtle cinnamon spicing receive toasted pumpkin glaze. Sweet pumpkin pie continuance nearly wiped out by habanero heat, leaving only a scattering of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg seasoning and orange peel sweetness at the thickly creamed caramelized pumpkin finish. On tap at Plank Pizza, ’18 version kept the habanero heat on top of pumpkin pie spicing as well as tertiary gourd, yam and sweet potato nuances.
SOUTHERN TIER RUM BARREL AGED PUMKING
On tap at Taphouse 15, delightful (10.7% ABV) rum-barreled 2016 version of Imperial Pumking brings delicately spicy rum twist to brown-sugared pumpkin pie spicing. Cinnamon-toasted nutmeg, allspice and clove seasoning embraces latent molasses-sapped vanilla cake sweetness as well as brandy-soaked raisin snip to Graham Cracker-like wheat base. On tap at Morris Tap & Grill, Jolly Roger rum aging retains dry whiskey edge to contrast pumpkin pie sweetness for 13.4% 2018 version.
RIVER HORSE HIPP-O-LANTERN IMPERIAL PUMPKIN – CASK (BOURBON CHIPS)
On tap at River Of Beer, cask-conditioned version steeped in bourbon chips maintains soft flow for delicate pumpkin pie spicing, toned-down molasses waver and dainty vanilla wisp. After a few sips, zesty lemony orange frisk settles alongside subtle pumpkin-spiced gingerbread, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg seasoning.
NESHAMINY CREEK PUNKLESS DUNKEL
Peerless pumpkin-flavored dunkelweizen brings luxurious brown-sugared pumpkin pie spicing to ripened dried fruiting, chewy caramel malting and pie-crusted honey wheat base. Sweet gingerbread midst sweetened by allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon and clove seasoning while banana-breaded green raisin, fig and date nuances deepen its overall flavor profile.
HOPPIN’ FROG FROG’S HOLLOW DOUBLE PUMPKIN ALE
Meticulously frenzied pumpkin spicing gains full throttled momentum as stylish cinnamon-nutmeg-ginger-allspice-clove seasoning drapes honey-glazed Jack Daniels whiskey sweetness and brown-sugared Graham Cracker spine. Gingerbread cookie sugaring, zesty orange peel piquancy, bruised banana tartness and rum-soaked brandy wining secure tertiary space. Engaging soft-watered pumpkin pie finish sprinkles delicate black-peppered hop bittering inside the dense sugar-spiced interior.
CORONADO PUNK’IN DRUBLIC IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE
Feisty brown-sugared honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice adjuncts crowd sweet ‘n simple pumpkin ale. Creamy vanilla malts contrast vegetal pumpkin-fleshed astringency and ethyl vodka burn below pumpkin pie spicing. Mild banana, clove, ginger, marshmallow and clove undertones find room.
SAUCONY CREEK MAPLE MISTRESS IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE
Though its varied flavor profile could be more pronounced and the roasted butternut squash adjunct placed higher in the mix, delicious autumnal offering lets sweet maple syruping and “pirate rum” spicing rise above explosive carbolic fizz with exciting results. Brown-sugared candied yam contrasts pumpkin meat earthiness before gingerbread, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar cookie, vanilla and molasses illusions further sweeten the pumpkin rum cake center of well-integrated dessert treat (with well hidden 10% ABV).
FLYING DOG THE FEAR IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE
On tap at 381 Main, trusty pumpkin pie-spiced medium-full body picks up honeyed Graham Cracker influence overriding dark-roasted chocolate malting and creamy vanilla snip as well as brown-sugared cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger seasoning. Vegetal gourd acridity and mild alcohol burn contrast sweet elements well. In bottle, 2015 version retained pumpkin-pureed nutmeg, ginger, clove and cinnamon spicing while increasing black chocolate roast. Ashen coal bittering deepens above Vienna-malted honeyed wheat spine, adding further dimension. 2019 version may’ve lacked decisiveness as brown-sugared cinnamon spicing and tidy nutmeg-ginger spicing reached mainstream compromise. However, 2020’s bolder endeavor brought tarry molasses bittering to lactose-sugared cocoa nibs, overshadowing pumpkin pie spicing for ginger-rooted sarsaparilla, anise and fern minting above ashen black patent malting.
SOUTHERN TIER IMPERIAL PUMKING ALE
Wondrous autumnal ale soaks brown-sugared gingerbread cookie entry with penetrative pumpkin pie spicing. Floral white-peppered cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg seasoning speckles cornbread-buttered pumpkin muffin midst. Vanilla-glazed sweetness endures above cotton candy, rum raisin, banana bread and apple butter illusions. At busy pie-crusted pumpkin-pureed pastry finish, alcohol-burnt Amaretto, almondine and hazelnut coffee adjuncts rise to creamy top. On tap at Blue Ribbon Tavern (2014), heady cinnamon-toasted pumpkin pie theme picked up refreshing fern-like minting.