Imperial Pumpkin Ale
Dangerous Man Brewing

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From:
Dangerous Man Brewing
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
Pumpkin Beer
Ranked #45
ABV:
8.3%
Score:
89
Ranked #10,785
Avg:
4.05 | pDev: 7.41%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
18
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 23, 2023
Added:
Oct 21, 2013
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Rated: 4.14 by NodakEric from Minnesota

Nov 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by MonkeyPilates from Minnesota

Nov 01, 2023
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota

3.99/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz black colored can. No dating information found. Label is marked 8.5% ABV.
Mostly clear, medium amber colored body. Thin off white colored head. Leaves behind a partial horizontal wave of lacing.
Aroma is sweet with allspice, nutmeg, and cloves notes.
Taste follows the nose, and drinks really sweet, and has the flavors of toasted malts, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. The added sugars really show up. Spices and malts in the aftertaste.
Medium mouth feel, with a slight syrup texture. ABV% is well hidden. Good carbonation.
This is one sweet gourd of a brew.
Sep 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3.98 by SaxmanRick from Minnesota

Sep 20, 2023
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Reviewed by feloniousmonk from Minnesota

3.9/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
2016 notes:
Dark brown color, slim brownish head.

Aroma: spices come first, all the suspects, the allspice and cinnamon and nutmeg, but not much beyond that.

In the mouth: big, rich malt. Some traces of the pumpkin flavor, and the trickles of the spice. Tasty, with looming alcohol. Pumpkin pie spices are mainly in the aromatics (I peeked at the full description, which I will leave below, no cinnamon, but clove and ginger are in here.)

I like this one, but I'm not in love with it. I'm getting the warmth of the spice and the alcohol now, and it's doing it's job as a nightcap. This'll turn me in, but good. I'm still not getting enough "pumpkin flavor", but it's not that big of a deal. It's an alright beer. Not great, ...alright.
Apr 06, 2021
 
Rated: 3.72 by npachl from Wisconsin

Nov 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.99 by EdFed from Illinois

Oct 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.81 by CityofWind_brew from Illinois

Oct 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by Tyecko from Minnesota

Sep 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by thorkelson from Minnesota

Sep 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by DaftPatrick from Minnesota

Sep 24, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by bfirkin45 from Minnesota

Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.1 by herman77 from Minnesota

Oct 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Nov 22, 2013
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Reviewed by Jackofallbrews from Minnesota

4.09/5  rDev +1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Here are my impressions during a very loud and busy visit to the brewery taproom.

Aroma: Nutmeg and allspice are strong, but not overwhelming. A powerful malty sweetness to the aroma. Also has a hint of alcohol/spice sting on the nose.

Appearance: The color is a very deep orange with a minimal haze. A fine white head is present, that fades fairly soon after pouring.

Flavor: Very intense maltiness without being cloying sweet. Reminds me of a light colored bock or Imperial Octoberfest. Nutmeg and cinnamon in the flavor, but second fiddle to the malt and grain. Some alcohol warming, but does not detract from the beer.

Overall: A very good version of an Imperial spice beer. I'm not sure if there is actually pumpkin in it, but I suspect there is based on the haziness. It reminds me a lot of Pumpking from Southern Tier, but a bit less aromatic. This is one for sipping from a snifter in front of a fireplace.
Nov 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4.48 by Hopstout from Minnesota

Nov 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by KevinBrau from Iowa

Oct 25, 2013
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Reviewed by MNRealtor from Minnesota

4.03/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This is an interesting Pumpkin beer. I felt that it was heavy on both the pumpkin pie flavor and the spices. It was a nice change up to the "one way or the other". I wish this was something that was bottled and able to buy. I would love to age one of these and see how it blends over time.
Oct 21, 2013
Imperial Pumpkin Ale from Dangerous Man Brewing
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 18 ratings