Witch's Hair Pumpkin Ale
Twisted Manzanita Ales

Witch's Hair Pumpkin AleWitch's Hair Pumpkin Ale
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From:
Twisted Manzanita Ales
 
California, United States
Style:
Pumpkin Beer
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.49 | pDev: 21.2%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
50
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 04, 2016
Added:
Dec 04, 2010
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by Bladezone:
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Rated by Bladezone from District of Columbia

4.2/5  rDev +20.3%

Nov 10, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.14 by kerry4porters from Arizona

Mar 04, 2016
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Reviewed by ColdWaffles from Pennsylvania

2.59/5  rDev -25.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Draft in a goblet. Had in sunny South Philadelphia, PA, on the date of review.

Looks the part of an imperial pumpkin ale. Dark Amber with a steady off-white head.

Kinda smells like candy corn, not gonna lie.

Kinda tastes like the Jones Soda Co. Candy Corn soda (that's not a compliment) with a dash of pumpkin.

Mouthfeel is light, over carbonated. Soda-like....

It's just not very good... It's definitely drinkable but I would not recommend it on draft atleast... This score feels a little too high, especially because I had high hopes on this one.
Oct 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.12 by BirdsandHops from Oregon

Sep 25, 2015
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.14/5  rDev -10%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
October 5th, 2013 - I first found Witch's Hair on a North Park beer walk. Tucked way back into a curio store was a small set-up, pouring samplers of the Witch's Hair for those wandering far enough off the path to earn it. My camera failed me that day, but the senses were heightened and ware. The scent is spicy, creamy and sweet, like a pumpkin ice cream, and the flavor brings much of the same. Lots of pumpkin pie spices and clove at the head push the flavor, which is dry, yet slightly sweet at the same time. And the aftertaste? I'll quote my notes: "Clove clovey clove clove." Lots of clove, but not gross. Just strong. Great autumnal brew, and better than most heavily seasoned brews I know.
Jul 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.16 by mikebogs33 from New York

Feb 28, 2015
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Reviewed by tigg924 from Massachusetts

3.83/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Taste is pumpkin pulp, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted malt. Sweet for the style and it hits all the expected notes. Enough to keep me interested enough to try another offering from the brewery.
Feb 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.12 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Jan 07, 2015
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Reviewed by docoman from Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +7.4%
I had this draft when visiting San Diego about 1 month ago at Barleymash and honestly didn't know it was a pumpkin ale (at the time)... now knowing the flavors make sense... one of better pumpkin beers, probably best one I've had... I'm not really a fan of pumpkin beers, but this one was drinkable and would get again. Tasted the cloves and vanilla mostly, which I like, so was overall pretty good.
Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by GeoChase90 from California

Dec 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ROGUE16 from Delaware

Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.24 by BcOneSeven from Michigan

Dec 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by skaboom420 from Pennsylvania

Nov 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Alpha309 from California

Nov 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.44 by brend2b from New Jersey

Nov 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Gregwa from Massachusetts

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 1 by Dirty_Island from Pennsylvania

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.45 by rawfish from California

Nov 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by sheenisgod from California

Nov 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.52 by kwa357 from Pennsylvania

Nov 03, 2014
Witch's Hair Pumpkin Ale from Twisted Manzanita Ales
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 50 ratings