Pumpkins grown at Rogue Farms6.1% ABV 25 IBU's
Beer Advocate score - 3.87/5
Untappd score 3.77/5
30B. Autumn Seasonal Beer
An amber to copper, spiced beer that often has a moderately rich body and slightly warming finish suggesting a good accompaniment for the cool fall season, and often evocative of Thanksgiving traditions.
Found at Market of Choice - Founded in Ashland, Oregon. Headquartered in Newport, Oregon.
The first pumpkin beer of the season! Believe it or not, I tend not to drink Rogue Ales very often because of how ubiquitous they are on the west coast. But I couldn't resist the big burnt orange bottle that was sitting in the refrigerated section. It was the last one there so many others had a tough time resisting before me. On to the review!
Appearance: A beautifully rich caramel body with a fingers width linen colored head. The head dissipates quickly. 8
Aroma: A nice malty, earthy scent. You can tell it has all the usual suspects for a pumpkin beer (nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla etc.) but blended very nicely. 8
Flavor: It's a decently rich, malty brew. There is a little bit of something that throws off the flavor a tad. If I were to hazard a guess, it would be the nutmeg. Tone that down and I think we are on to something. 7
Mouthfeel: A light and creamy medium bodied brew with the right amount of carbonation. Refreshing. 8
Overall: It's a solid offering from Rogue. I have had better pumpkin brews at a lower cost though. Not saying that you shouldn't try it because it definitely hits the pumpkin beer craving. I think if they tinkered with the recipe slightly, lowering the nutmeg and bumping the cardamom and vanilla, it would create a deeper, richer flavor. 7.75
Matt's mark: 3.88/5
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