2013 Schlafly Pumpkin Ale

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Gladius270, Aug 2, 2013.

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  1. Gladius270

    Gladius270 Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2012 Illinois

    This stuff hit the tap room today, and I went right after work to grab a growler. I couldn't wait any longer for it. I just want to see if anyone else has had a chance to sample this yet in 2013 and get some thoughts. It seems to be a bit thinner, but a bit more boozy than I remember. I''m actually just a little disappointed this year. Maybe I'll try the bottles when they come out next week to see if that matches up. I feel like 2012 Pumpkin Ale was among the best I have had from Schlafly.

    Who knows. Maybe I was just way too amped for it this year.
     
    #1 Gladius270, Aug 2, 2013
  2. jaminjohnson

    jaminjohnson Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2012 Canada (YT)

    The beer at the taproom will be different than the production batches at bottleworks, same recipe, different equipment and brewers. Correct me if I'm wrong
     
    #2 jaminjohnson, Aug 3, 2013
  3. Gladius270

    Gladius270 Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2012 Illinois

    As a homebrewer, this makes sense to me. I'll just have to experiment to test the theory... not complaining. Even less than stella Schlafly Pumpkin Ale is better than most.
     
    #3 Gladius270, Aug 3, 2013
  4. vidguy17

    vidguy17 Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2013 Iowa

    If there's any brewery that could get me to buy a pumpkin beer in early August, it is Schlafly. Looking forward to this year's release.
     
    #4 vidguy17, Aug 3, 2013
  5. jaminjohnson

    jaminjohnson Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2012 Canada (YT)

    I have had multiple beers there that tasted different than memory from bottle or bottleworks draft, not in a bad way or anything but noticeable
     
    #5 jaminjohnson, Aug 3, 2013
  6. jaminjohnson

    jaminjohnson Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2012 Canada (YT)

    I think I might have a 2010 pumpkin ale after work in celebration of the new release
     
    #6 jaminjohnson, Aug 3, 2013
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