Avery Pumpkyn

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by BrewCrew44, Jan 15, 2015.

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  1. BrewCrew44

    BrewCrew44 Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2015 Wisconsin

    so I was at my local beer store and noticed they had Avery's Pumpkyn beer. 2 bottles left and a limit of 1 bottle per customer. I am just getting into this very addictive hobby but was wondering if at 11.99 a bottle it was worth getting and stashing one? Can't seem to find any opinions on this beer besides the regular rankings. Thanks in advance for the advise.
     
    #1 BrewCrew44, Jan 15, 2015
  2. Jstonerock24

    Jstonerock24 Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2014 Ohio

    I am getting one on friday and planned on drinking it next fall. I am in the same boat.
     
    #2 Jstonerock24, Jan 15, 2015
  3. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    I love this beer, and 11.99 is pretty much what they are priced at everywhere - Up to you to decide if that is too steep.
     
    #3 tkdchampxi, Jan 15, 2015
  4. ASak10

    ASak10 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2014 Colorado

    Pumpkyn was new this year (not to confused with Rumpkin, which has been out for a few years), so not one really knows how it will change over time. However, having had Rumpkin with 3 years on it that was sublime, and Avery's big beers being known to age well...I'd be confident in buying one and putting it aside for a long time.
     
    #4 ASak10, Jan 15, 2015
  5. BrewCrew44

    BrewCrew44 Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2015 Wisconsin

    ok mind is made up, I will be getting one. the fact that there were only 2 on the shelf and could only buy 1 per customer almost made me pull the trigger. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to get the "don't waste your money, that beer's horrible" response from people.
     
    #5 BrewCrew44, Jan 15, 2015
  6. chcfan

    chcfan Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2008 California

    Definitely worth trying, but aging it would not make sense IMO. Not sure what the barrel characteristics will do, but the pumpkin will fade for sure.
     
    #6 chcfan, Jan 15, 2015
  7. Dupage25

    Dupage25 Savant (1,044) Jul 4, 2013 Antarctica

    What a coincidence, I just did a side-by-side review with Rumpkin for my blog. http://mike-in-dupagebeerblog.blogspot.com/2015/01/avery-rumpkin-vs-avery-pumpkyn.html

    Short version: I think Pumpkyn tastes like what would happen if Goose Island decided to make Bourbon County Pumpkin Pie Stout. Molasses, chocolate fudge, bourbon, cinnamon, nutmeg. The bourbon barrel and pumpkin pie flavors are a little less aggressive than the base beer, which really shines through more clearly than Bourbon County (usually) does when fresh, but that base beer is pretty damn close to Bourbon County. So even if the spices fade, I expect the overall flavor profile to still be pretty damn good with some age (I put one bottle aside for next winter). By contrast, Rumpkin relies more on its spice and rum barrel flavors, so I'm not sure it will hold up as well.

    You got lucky with that price, $14.99 is the norm in many places.
     
    #7 Dupage25, Jan 15, 2015
  8. Dirtyhands

    Dirtyhands Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2014 Maryland

    At $12 you are indeed lucky. That's what it goes for in Boulder.

    $14 here around DC/Virginia

    Avery's big beers age tremendously well.
     
    #8 Dirtyhands, Jan 15, 2015
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