Avery Rumpkin 2012

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  1. fujindemon74

    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Just scored 2 bottles and was wondering what people think of how it's drinking right now.
     
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    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Question answered: It's drinking like a slice of rum soaked pumpkin iced cake. Wow. Yes please.
     
    #2 fujindemon74, Nov 10, 2012
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  3. jtmiller03

    jtmiller03 Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2008 Oklahoma

    Candy
     
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  4. Lare453

    Lare453 Pooh-Bah (2,884) Feb 1, 2012 Florida
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    Is this something you can age?
     
    #4 Lare453, Nov 10, 2012
  5. nhindian

    nhindian Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Does anybody have any Rumpkin or Uncle Jacob's left they are willing to trade? Pittsburgh didn't get either of these...
     
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  6. fujindemon74

    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    I bought 2 Rumpkins last night, buying 2 more today and have at least 1 other on reserve for Black Friday.

    I don't trade (leery and don't really know anyone to trade with personally) but live on the edge of NE Philly if you were ever east of Pittsburgh.
     
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    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    At 18.1% abv and drinking like a spiced barleywine.
    Age should only make this better.

    Some will find this cloyingly sweet, but not me :wink:
     
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    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    But if you were to come into some East End Gratitude, I'd have to seriously consider my first trade.
     
    #8 fujindemon74, Nov 10, 2012
  9. malatinodesign

    malatinodesign Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2010 California

    Loved this beer last year. Has anyone seen this in North County San Diego?
     
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  10. fujindemon74

    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Just scored 6 bottles. Reserved at local bottle shop by a most accommodating staff.
    Waiting for pickup later this week.

    Booyah.
     
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  11. sir-knifes-alot

    sir-knifes-alot Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Colorado

    I have two bottles that I have been holding off on...with today being a cold, snowy Denver day and it being my "Friday," I may just have to crack one open after work
     
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    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Provided you don't mind sweet, this will be perfect.
    Think liquid pumpkin pie with the perfect spiced rum.

    At 18.1% abv, just don't plan on doing much else.
     
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  13. sir-knifes-alot

    sir-knifes-alot Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Colorado

    I definitely do not mind sweet.

    If i do crack it tonight (haven't been feeling so great lately so I might hold off) it will be the one then off to bed...18% is plenty for me
     
    #13 sir-knifes-alot, Nov 10, 2012
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    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Whenever you choose to enjoy this phenomenal brew, let us know what you think.

    I have a love for Hoppin' Frog Naked Evil and I feel like this is a spiced version of that beer.
     
    #14 fujindemon74, Nov 10, 2012
  15. alexipa

    alexipa Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2011 Colorado

    This is my favorite beer and this year's is no different. I've had about 3 so far this year and it does get even better with some age.

    It's sweet (although this year's seems to be less so), and very much tastes like rum. I love it.
     
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    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Well said.
    This is my 1st vintage, so I can only imagine the "sweet" of last year's batch.

    But this totally blew my mind.
    I knew Avery had crafted something good before trying it based on my love for all of the Demons of Ale.
    I just didn't anticipate it being this good.

    Will be buying at least a sixer every year without hesitation.

    Avery is beginning to challenge FW for my favorite brewery.
     
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  17. DenverBeerDrinker

    DenverBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Colorado

    You should mix it with Uncle Jacobs (50/50). It is fantastic!
     
    #17 DenverBeerDrinker, Nov 10, 2012
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    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    I only have 1 Uncle Jacob's (never tasted yet) at the moment that I'm saving for a special occasion.

    But you can bet you're ass I will when I have more.
     
    #18 fujindemon74, Nov 10, 2012
  19. DenverBeerDrinker

    DenverBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Colorado

    Have to say if you haven't tried UJ then drink it without mixing because that is one tasty stout. I've had plenty and mixed a few. It's one of my favorite stouts. Avery puts out some great beers.
     
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    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Yeah, that was my thinking. Uncle Jacob's needs to be consumed unto itself the first few times, but I can see myself mixing in the future.

    What do you think a Rumpkin/Mephistopheles would taste like?
     
    #20 fujindemon74, Nov 10, 2012
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