Post Road Pumpkin Ale
Brooklyn Brewery
Story by:
Chris Guest
Pumpkin Beer
Seasonal
New York
United States
Judges Ratings 85
Aroma: 21 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40
Appearance: 4 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20
Description
Early American colonists, seeking natural ingredients for brewing ales, turned to pumpkins, which were plentiful, flavorful and nutritious. Blended with barley malt, pumpkins became a commonly used beer ingredient. Post Road Pumpkin Ale brings back this tasty tradition. Hundreds of pounds of pumpkins are blended into the mash of each batch, creating a beer with an orange amber color, warm pumpkin aroma, biscuity malt center, and crisp finish.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.00%
IBUs: 24
Served at: ()
Hops: Willamette, American Fuggles
Malts: American Two-Row, British Crystal, Belgian Biscuit, Aromatic
Judges Review
By Joseph Formanek
Judges Ratings 85
Aroma: 21 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 4 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20 / 20
When you feel that first nip of fall in the air you know that Pumpkin Ale time is right around the corner! Post Road Pumpkin Ale is a mild brew in most all respects, yet exemplifies the style quite well. The quickly dissipating head of this very clear amber-gold brew falls away to reveal aromas of the typical spices that you’d expect in the style – cinnamon, clove and nutmeg – along with a pumpkin/gourd-like note in the background. Similar subtle characters are noted in the flavor, with a light caramel sweetness coming through as well. The hop character is very subtle, as expected, and the body and carbonation are both quite light. The overall impression is that of a pumpkin and spice-infused blonde ale. The brew is quite refreshing and would be easily quaffable as a fitting treat on those long leaf-raking days in the fall.
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