Shipyard Pumpkinhead Spiced Ale Review #34

Shipyard Pumpkinhead Spiced Ale 
Autumn Seasonal
ABV: 4.5%
12oz Bottle Poured Into A Dogfish Head Snifter

Shipyard Brewing Company
Fred Forsley And Brewer Alan Pugsley
Portland, Maine
1992

Appearance:
Nice Bubbly Two Fingered Head
Fading Head Retention
Crisp Orange To A Dull Gold Color
Lacing Present
Coarse Carbonation


Aroma:
Cinnamon
Pumpkin Seeds
Gingerbread Man/Fruit Cake Hybrid
Hint Of Hops
Cloves


Mouth Feel:
Light Bodied
Watery Mouth feel
Fizzy And Bubbly Texture
Smooth And Easy Drinkability
Refreshing
Session Beer

When it comes to pumpkin beers, there is only a few I'll drink, because most are a pile of shit. This was a nice refreshing pumpkin beer, which you can go on sessions with. When this touches your lips you get hit with a nice cinnamon aroma, followed by a nice sweet flavor of nutmeg and vanilla. The middle has a slightly syrupy notes and finishes with a nice soup apple finish.

31/2 Out Of 6
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