Spiced Pumpkin Ale
Trailhead Brewing Co

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From:
Trailhead Brewing Co
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
Pumpkin Beer
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
85
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 14.02%
Ratings:
14 | reviews: 4
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 22, 2016
Added:
Oct 19, 2002
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
Fresh pumpkin, along with cinnamon and nutmeg, provide this seasonal brew its distinct color and flavor.
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Rated: 3.5 by BrewskiBrandon from Missouri

Oct 22, 2016
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Rated by bpkrippner from Missouri

3.98/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I am generally not a pumpkin beer fan, but thought this one was well done.
Oct 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by HarmonMW from Missouri

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.85 by MaximumYuks from Oregon

Oct 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Copperhead from Missouri

Nov 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by jmccullough108 from Missouri

Oct 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by JHell1975 from Illinois

Jul 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by BrewSTL from Missouri

Jul 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by pebbs from Wisconsin

Jun 15, 2012
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

3.22/5  rDev -13.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Pours a hazy, amber color. 1/6 inch head of an off-white color. Slight retention and poor lacing. Smells of yeast, strong spice, and slight pumpkin. Fits the style of a Pumpkin Beer. Mouth feel is smooth and crisp with an average carbonation level. It is also quite watery. Tastes of yeast, spice (cin. and ging.), slight pumpkin, slight grain, and a slight chemical flavor. Overall, a decent flavor, but lacking in appearance, blend, and body.
Nov 24, 2009
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Reviewed by RBorsato from Virginia

4.92/5  rDev +32.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Tasted at the Trailhead Brewpub on 02/23/06.

Pumpkin Orange in color with a nice off-white head. A robust pumpkin pie-like ale balanced nicely with both pumpkin and spices in both aroma and flavor. Medium bodied and smooth with a dessert-like finish.

I could drink this one all night and would have done so the 2nd night if I had stayed in town.

An excellent seasonal ... Their best offering hands down.
Apr 11, 2006
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Reviewed by Vancer from Illinois

4.07/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Note on the 2005 fall brew - took home a growler. This year (11/05) the brew is more subtle and not so overwhelming.NOW, a person can drink these all nite (which we did). All the family enjoyed this seasonal brew.


This one was a definite pumpkin ale - poured a great looking clear pumpkin/orange color in the glass with a nice white head. Could really smell the pumpkin and cinnamon and finished with a nice lite hop kick. Very smooth. Absolutely a good change of pace and very tasty – for one or two. BUT, for me, drinkability is not there after the second pint. It starts to get heavy and overbearing – kinda like eating a second or third piece of cake, just becomes too much. Still a nice thanksgiving / holiday beer.
Feb 01, 2005
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Reviewed by beernut7 from Massachusetts

4.47/5  rDev +20.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This is one of my favorite times of the year, and pumpkin ales are one of the main reasons. This, like others, is unique and is added to my list of good brews. Light golden orange color with a thin white head, the aroma of roasted pumpkin and a hint of spice is just fantastic. The lighter medium body supports a well adjusted malt flavor slightly dominated but smooth cinnamon with a hint of allspice. Very tasty and worthy of the season.
Oct 19, 2002