Good Gourd
Cigar City Brewing

Good GourdGood Gourd
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From:
Cigar City Brewing
 
Florida, United States
Style:
Pumpkin Beer
Ranked #5
ABV:
8.8%
Score:
95
Ranked #1,792
Avg:
4.26 | pDev: 10.8%
Reviews:
291
Ratings:
1,563
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 05, 2024
Added:
Jan 03, 2009
Wants:
  595
Gots:
  368
Legend has it that when a pumpkin comes into the world it is possessed by either a good or an evil spirit. Ours got all the good baby! Bursting with real pumpkin flavor and yummy pumpkin spices including Ceylon cinnamon, Jamaican all-spice, Zanzibar cloves and nutmeg, Good Gourd is a celebration of Fall and that spookiest of holidays, Halloween. Pair Good Gourd with pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie and costume parties.

35 IBU
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Ratings by JDW4195:
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Rated by JDW4195 from Florida

4.41/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Aug 25, 2016
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Rated: 3.52 by mdaschaf from Indiana

Jan 05, 2024
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Reviewed by Tony210 from New Jersey

4.46/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pours a dark amber, moderate head. Really nice aroma, loads of pumpkin, very light pumpkin spice, faint cinnamon and allspice. Flavor is rich pumpkin, light pie spice. Has a creamy flavor which is amazing. Medium bodied, pretty viscous. Overall one of my all time favorite pumpkin beers.

1/3/24
12 oz can from 10/2022
4.5 rating
Jan 04, 2024
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Reviewed by JohnniEMc from Pennsylvania

4.37/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
It's good pours that emptied the contents of two twelve ounce cans into a clear glass liter mug. The fit is nearly perfect. There's a tight, but very modest light biege head on top of a richly caramel-brown brew. It's opaque, without being murky and there is some brightness to its color. Pumpkin pie spices are there to smell, with such a good blend, one doesn't outdo another. Possibly cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger contribute, but it would take an exceptional nose and taste buds to break that down. In this case, it just might be the ginger that leads. Only its body makes a case for this being an ale, not a lager. There's no evidence of hopping. But, this is excellent at delivering a healthy ABV and robust dose of spices smoothly. Maybe too smoothly, as this really just glides down the gullet. As remarkable as is that feat, this is richly spiced, yet so tastefully done. There's even some stratified glass lacing to go along with the enduring head. Final judgment, one of the best in the category.
Dec 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Nov 07, 2023
 
Rated: 3.61 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Jun 18, 2023
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Reviewed by nasal from Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
Tastes of gingerbread, vague spice and vanilla, raisin. Not nearly as sweet as most in this category, but the vanilla and gingerbread flavors suggest a sweetness. Flat, heavy, uncarbonated mouthfeel, like a barleywine - definitely a sipper, not a session beer. At 8.8%, it's just heavy enough for a kick, but without any hint of "hot" alcohol flavor. Never expected to like a "pumpkin ale" this much. It's what barely-sweet lebkuchen are to the ultra-sweet American holiday cookies. In this category, only Avery's Rumpkin might beat this for me. Certainly not one of my very favorite beers, but absolutely likeable & a must-revisit.
Jun 11, 2023
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Reviewed by GeorgianBayPackr from Pennsylvania

4.06/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is a very good Pumpkin Ale. Sweet vanilla on the initial sip, then a fairly high carbonation mouthfeel gives way a smooth and creamy pie-like flavor, with spicy clove lingering. This might improve if to tone-down the clove spice a bit in order to let the other pumpkin pie flavors shine through. Still very nicely done. A pleasant, warming drink
Mar 31, 2023
 
Rated: 4.31 by petrusek23 from Ohio

Dec 17, 2022
 
Rated: 4.26 by bottmfeedr from Texas

Dec 03, 2022
 
Rated: 3.96 by EdFed from Illinois

Nov 27, 2022
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Reviewed by Bouleboubier from New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
(12 oz can, canned08/16/22; purchased single off shelf... poured into a fat tulip)

L: clear, ruby-burnt-umber colored liquid; huge two-finger orange-tinged foam build... thin, misty collar keeps; does leave some speckled lace

S: nutmeg, ginger syrup, turbinado, spiced rum... not so much pie-like, more spice liqueur... cinnamon pops out after a minute, then pushes to the fore... moderate underlying caramelized malt base, almost maple syrup in shading... the can says 'vanilla' and oh yeah its in there in spades (I repeatedly do not look out for that)... overall excellent intensity and expression, if lacking malt/grain counterpoint

T: the caramel aromas carry over but are gloriously bolstered by bready and baked (crusty) flavors; the finish has a slight (bitter) spice spike accenting the rich, redolent, leathery brown-bready malt... cinnamon and vanilla loom large, but aren't bloated by sugary supplements... it almost has the foundation of a dubbel, drenched in pumpkin pie spice

F: plush-ious, lacking a pungent, pinging bite, despite the booze and spice infusions... toasty bitterness does smack-stun the palate to expectant effect (anticipating greasy fowl noshification)

O: just on the cusp of otherwordly magnificence... it's pretty good; my marks are a shade too low... I'd definitely grab some for the upcoming turkey festivities (2067)
Nov 20, 2022
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Reviewed by Rug from Massachusetts

4.2/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Growler filled 11/13/22

Well, I guess I’m making it through all 3 of my growlers from Half Time tonight! The second Pumpkin Beer of the night, and one that has been a long time want of mine. This is a style that I constantly seek the best examples of, and this is the highest ranked one I’ve tried so far, sitting at #4 for the style on BA. I’m excited so let’s just get into it

Pours a cloudy deep reddish brown with a finger of light tan head that fades to a ring and leaves minimal lacing

The spice in the nose has a wonderful depth here. I’m picking up on aromas of sweet vanilla, nutmeg, cooked pumpkin, dark toast, earthy cinnamon, herbal hops, light cocoa, and caramel

It has a very balanced taste, sweet and spicy but still authentically pumpkin. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting nutmeg, sweet vanilla, allspice, pumpkin meat, earthy cinnamon, dark toast, raisin, brown sugar, and light toffee. The swallow brings notes of nutmeg, biscuity malt, pumpkin meat, raisin, brown sugar, earthy cinnamon, cocoa powder, light herbal hops, and toffee

A medium body pairs with gentle tingling carbonation, resulting in a smooth beer. Finishes neutral and dries over time

This one is great. It’s still not my favorite of the style but definitely hits the mark
Nov 15, 2022
 
Rated: 4.44 by travelguy from Ohio

Nov 15, 2022
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Reviewed by JokersAce

3.78/5  rDev -11.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Brandy caramel in color with a brief white head. Smells like whiskey or brandy, but it's more likely a very pulpy pumpkin character in the aroma. Sipping reveals strong pumpkin flesh characteristics, with some of the stated pumpkin spice notes. This comes off as a mature and rich pumpkin ale. The focus is very much on the pumpkin itself. It's more like a savory pumpkin pie than a sweet pumpkin pie with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. I can't discern too much cinnamon, but there's a bit of nutmeg and some clove character, but a lot more discernible allspice. I can taste the alcohol as well, and at nearly 9% it is strong. It's alright if you are looking for a pumpkin ale closer to a strong ale or Belgian ale rather than a more casual pumpkin pie type beer.
Nov 06, 2022
 
Rated: 4.53 by Branlott42 from Missouri

Oct 31, 2022
 
Rated: 3.67 by not2quick from Missouri

Oct 31, 2022
 
Rated: 4.46 by MJ64 from Mississippi

Oct 29, 2022
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Reviewed by DrOfGolf from Delaware

4.23/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Had this beer straight out of the can. Upon opening the smell is of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and malt. The smell was of pumpkin, spices, and a caramel malt. Another good beer from Cigar City.
Oct 26, 2022
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Reviewed by DrDemento456 from Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
So glad they started canning this and a great price at only 11.99 a four pack! My only complaint was the body was quite heavy since this baby clocks in at just under 9% but it met all my marks for a perfect pumpkin ale no vegital notes, good smooth spice flavors and slightly sweet finish. I happily enjoyed two of the cans in one night and will probably be back for more!
Oct 24, 2022
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