Brewdog Release Pumpkin Beer

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  1. Sam-VW

    Sam-VW Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2014 England

    http://www.brewdog.com/product/pumpkin-head

    Definitely just bought myself some of these.

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    We're turning Hallowe’en inside out and upside down. Pumpkinhead is not your usual unctuous, cloyingly sweet Hallowe’en pumpkin ale. Sure, there’s a huge heady hit of pungent spice on the nose, but it’s followed with bright and zesty citrus flavours, and a light mouthfeel.

    Spicy and sweet autumnal favourites like toasted marshmallow and toffee apple are just some of the complex notes you’ll find in our first twisted take on a pumpkin ale, which weighs in at 5.1% ABV.

    The label artwork is designed by Johnathan Reiner.

    ABV: 5.1%
    OG: 1055
    IBU's: 20
    Malts: Extra Pale, Munich, Dark Crystal, Amber
    Hops: Nugget, Willamette, First Gold
    Twist: Spiced with Grains of Paradise, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Ginger & Clove
     
    #1 Sam-VW, Oct 16, 2014
  2. beerdedking

    beerdedking Grand Pooh-Bah (3,634) Oct 15, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    A little late to the party, no?
     
    #2 beerdedking, Oct 16, 2014
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  3. Hanglow

    Hanglow Pooh-Bah (2,051) Feb 18, 2012 Scotland
    Pooh-Bah

    Would be nice if Shipyard do everyone a favour and sue them a bit.


    Pumpkin ale is pretty rare in the uk, it's not a particularly british vegetable I suppose. We don't really eat pumpkin pies for example

    I think they are crap by and large (of the few i've tried at least), same with most spiced winter warmers too. IMO of course :open_mouth:
     
    #3 Hanglow, Oct 16, 2014
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  4. Casterbridge

    Casterbridge Savant (1,055) Mar 26, 2010 Connecticut

    Is 5.1% a typo? Why wouldn't they make a 51% pumpkin beer? No balls, I say. No balls.
     
    #4 Casterbridge, Oct 16, 2014
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  5. Sam-VW

    Sam-VW Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2014 England

    Hoping it's gonna be better than the Shipyard one :stuck_out_tongue:

    Pumpkin is definitely more of a savoury thing here though, so that's why I'm interested to see their take.
     
    #5 Sam-VW, Oct 16, 2014
  6. richobrien

    richobrien Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2013 California

    Hopefully their take will be better than the mass produced stuff flooding the market over the past few months.
     
    #6 richobrien, Oct 16, 2014
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  7. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    There's a few things I like about this,
    1) Released in October presumably through December, rather than in the summer.
    2) Not crazy high abv or barrel aged
    3) still sounds like a unique take on the style

    I probably won't like the price like all beers from Brewdog, but I'll give it a shot if I see it.
     
    #7 tjensen3618, Oct 16, 2014
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  8. Sam-VW

    Sam-VW Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2014 England

    If the price is too crazy I can always put one in my suitcase and bring it with me when I come to CA in March and ship it to you... however I'm not sure how it'll hold up over that much time!

    I totally agree with your points though, it's what I liked about it too.
     
    #8 Sam-VW, Oct 16, 2014
  9. TillTheMedicineTakes

    TillTheMedicineTakes Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 Colorado

    Think everyone else was just early :wink:
     
    #9 TillTheMedicineTakes, Oct 16, 2014
  10. rob1703

    rob1703 Initiate (0) Jul 29, 2014 New York

    Tasted it on tap last week. Terribly over spiced and very thin. Can't say I'm not suprised.
     
    #10 rob1703, Oct 21, 2014
  11. Spinaltapped

    Spinaltapped Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2013 Illinois

    It comes packaged in an actual pumpkin and the beer's best by date is the day that the pumpkin starts to ferment. Retail price: $179.00
     
    #11 Spinaltapped, Oct 21, 2014
    tkdchampxi and rather like this.
  12. rather

    rather Initiate (0) May 31, 2013 California

    beer aged in pumpkins yum
     
    #12 rather, Oct 21, 2014
  13. BeerDrinkersWorldTour

    BeerDrinkersWorldTour Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2014 Northern Ireland

    I have never had the chance to try a pumpkin Beer it is not common at all in Northern Ireland... I would definitely be interested to give it a go. Is it being stocked by the larger supermarkets? There is a Sainsbury and Tesco near me are they likely to be stocking this...
     
    #13 BeerDrinkersWorldTour, Oct 21, 2014
  14. BeerWizard

    BeerWizard Pundit (889) Dec 22, 2012 Colorado

    They couldn't google "pumpkinhead" to see that there's already a shitty pumpkin ale with that name?
     
    #14 BeerWizard, Oct 21, 2014
  15. dortenzio1991

    dortenzio1991 Crusader (486) Aug 12, 2011 Connecticut

    Do you guys drink pumpkin spice lattes? Serious question.
     
    #15 dortenzio1991, Oct 22, 2014
  16. Hanglow

    Hanglow Pooh-Bah (2,051) Feb 18, 2012 Scotland
    Pooh-Bah

    No, we have not yet broached that level of craft. Thankfully.
     
    #16 Hanglow, Oct 22, 2014
  17. Sam-VW

    Sam-VW Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2014 England

    No to the lattes.

    I haven't tried it yet, but trying something new never hurts :slight_smile:
     
    #17 Sam-VW, Oct 22, 2014
  18. Sam-VW

    Sam-VW Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2014 England

    I'm not sure, worth a look! Also if you have Wetherspoons they should have Elysian's Night Owl on at the moment which is s pumpkin ale :slight_smile: If not, I think there's some on Brewdog's site :slight_smile:
     
    #18 Sam-VW, Oct 22, 2014
  19. BeerDrinkersWorldTour

    BeerDrinkersWorldTour Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2014 Northern Ireland

    Happy days... cheers @Sam-VW!!
     
    #19 BeerDrinkersWorldTour, Oct 22, 2014
  20. Sam-VW

    Sam-VW Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2014 England

    No problem at all! Tried it today and put the negativity aside. Nice brew!
     
    #20 Sam-VW, Oct 22, 2014
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