Wilhelm Scream Pumpkin Ale
Magic Hat Brewing Company

Wilhelm Scream Pumpkin AleWilhelm Scream Pumpkin Ale
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From:
Magic Hat Brewing Company
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
Pumpkin Beer
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.46 | pDev: 15.03%
Reviews:
100
Ratings:
654
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 12, 2019
Added:
Jul 17, 2014
Wants:
  15
Gots:
  215
Wilhelm Scream is ripe with fall flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and caramel malts. Medium-bodied and the color of orange setting suns, it finishes similar to the way we finish summer: with just a hint of bitterness.
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Ratings by scruffwhor:
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Rated by scruffwhor from Illinois

3.45/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Aug 23, 2015
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.18/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
September 16th, 2015 - Why the scream? Smashing pumpkins? Halloween thrills? Whatever the name, this brew absolutely yawps with its Fall seasonal flavors. Think apple cider and clove, especially in the smell where the bottle acts like a perfume for Autumn. the body and flavor are regrettably thinner than I'd like. As always, this gives it a quenching and satisfying mouth body, but it feels a little weird with the flavor profile. Speaking of which, I believe there's supposed to be pumpkin here, and there is. Just barely, if you wait long into the aftertaste.
Aug 12, 2019
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Reviewed by jngrizzaffi from Texas

3.81/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a hazy copper color with a finger width foamy head. Head retention is good. Lacing is very good. Nice aroma of pumpkin spices and nutmeg. There is a hint of something artificial a the end. The spices, cinnamon, and nutmeg are strong on the taste. Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Surprisingly good beer.
Aug 31, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by DigitGrowler from Kentucky

May 22, 2018
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Rated by ryanm3850 from Rhode Island

4.5/5  rDev +30.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
I am not a fan on pumpkin beers normally but this offering was pleasant surprise.
Dec 28, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This was poured into a nonic pint glass. The appearance was a nice looking hazy to semi-transparent burnt orange color with a one finger white foamy head that dissipated within less than thirty seconds leaving barely any lacing sticking around the glass. The smell starts off with a sharp sweet pumpkin spice with a light little bit of vanilla almost pie crust - like quality. The taste was somewhat sweet with a light pie-like crustiness roving into a semi-spicy/slightly dry-like almost sweet vanilla. The aftertaste had semi-sweet pie-like aftertaste. It has a dry finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light on the body with a fairly decent sessionability about it. Carbonation runs somewhat light. Definitely dry. Overall, I say this was a decent pumpkin ale. Though I had low expectations, Magic Hat did what was expected for the style.
Jun 25, 2017
 
Rated: 2.75 by wilfonzo from Florida

Feb 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.39 by beerjerk666 from Florida

Feb 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Karenremom from New York

Jan 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.27 by mdaschaf from Indiana

Jan 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by ajdemma from New York

Dec 31, 2016
 
Rated: 2.55 by ClavisAurea from New York

Dec 17, 2016
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Reviewed by jjamadorphd from Florida

4.18/5  rDev +20.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Magic Hat's offering for Pumpkin beers really is unique and hits the spot...

Though I wasn't much impressed with it's look in the pint glass, with no head or lacing, it had the usual orange color you find with most pumpkin ales. Now meeting my nose, I was assailed with a very good scent of pumpkin and the boozy smell of a high ABV brew. But surprisingly to find - the brew is only in the 5% range, so go figure. The feel was mostly carbonation, but had a creamy texture I enjoyed. And the boozy taste - without the boozy after effect was a plus in my book. By far, one of the most unique and interesting pumpkin ales I have had. Very nice job, Magic Hat!
Dec 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by trocketsauced from New York

Nov 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.43 by valkyre65 from Texas

Nov 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.47 by cshaffer from California

Nov 05, 2016
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Reviewed by Vetbidder from Pennsylvania

3.61/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
I can drink this beer. The smell is sweet and pumpkin. The taste is slightly sweet and pumpkin/spice with a slight bitter ending. Don't get me wrong it's a thin and not overpowering taste but it's pretty good. It's got a watery feel and less that average carbonation that works with this beer.
Oct 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.8 by nater919 from New York

Oct 16, 2016
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Reviewed by obrike from Texas

3.74/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A decent pumpkin beer.

More of a dessert beer as it has some good cinnamon spice flavors going on.

Very little head on the pour, a decent dark orange color. A bit of cinnamon spice on the scent. Taste follows. Sweet malt but pretty thin. Super easy to drink though, although I'd probably have no more than two per sitting due to the sweetness factor.

A pretty decent pumpkin beer.
Oct 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by robebo44 from Virginia

Oct 09, 2016
Wilhelm Scream Pumpkin Ale from Magic Hat Brewing Company
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 654 ratings