Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. - Pumpkin Ale

Time for another pumpkin beer to face the dreaded Drunken Jackos rating scale!

Up next is Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.'s Pumpkin Ale. Yes, this one is LITERALLY brewed just around the corner from the cemetery, but this was my first chance to try this seasonal beer.

Upon first pour I noticed the hazy, light copper color and a nice thick, creamy head not usually found in other pumpkin beers. It had a nice sweet pumpkin note due to the inclusion of honey into the brew.

The flavor was rather light yet creamy, with hints of pumpkin and a smooth sweetness of honey, but as I continued to drink it, it began to give off a somewhat earthy spice scent.

The beer went down smooth all the way through, and the transition from sweet pumpkin to earthy spice note was an unexpected surprise. I quickly went through the entire four-pack this weekend and definitely plan on going back to grab another this Halloween season.

And because of that light, sweet, creamy smooth pumpkin drinkability, Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.'s Pumpkin Ale receives 3.5 out of 5 Drunken Jackos.

I'm not sure about availability outside of the Northeast Ohio area, but if you can find it, a four pack would be well worth the price! Cheers!

  

Saranac - Pumpkin Ale

It's been a while since I have gotten any pumpkin beers from the local grocery store, but this week I managed to nab a 32 oz. growler of Saranac Pumpkin Ale.

To the Drunken Jackos rating scale!!

Saranac's Pumpkin Ale pours a nice rich copper hue with a slight bubbly head. You immediately get the sweet pumpkin note, due in part to the high concentration of pumpkins used during the brewing process. That strong pumpkin scent transfers over to the taste, supported by the sweetness of cinnamon and ginger. This one really gave me a "pumpkin pie" flavoring, ending with a slightly dry malt aftertaste. It's a great pumpkin beer that really sits on the sweet end of the scale. And with the purchase of the growler size, you get a couple of beers out of it.

With the unique sweetness of this beer, Saranac Pumpkin Ale gets 3 out of 5 Drunken Jackos. Definitely recommended for someone looking for a dessert in their beer!