Pumpkin Beer!

Discussion in 'South Atlantic' started by brstls4drmrs, Aug 19, 2014.

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  1. brstls4drmrs

    brstls4drmrs Maven (1,396) Jan 30, 2011 North Carolina

    Foothills just tapped this years Cottonwood Pumpkin. Cottonwood is one of my favs and is Pumking. And this years batch of Pumking is great. Better than last IMO. This is my favorite time of year. football, honey crisp apples (random yes I know), and pumpkin beer.

    So here in the south, if you like pumpkin brews and have recommendations, I'm all ears. I love this style.

    cheers everybody!
     
    #1 brstls4drmrs, Aug 19, 2014
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  2. aleckpa

    aleckpa Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2010 North Carolina

    Try Catawba's King Don
     
    #2 aleckpa, Aug 19, 2014
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  3. beerindaglass

    beerindaglass Zealot (645) Feb 20, 2013 Florida
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    Trade for Good Gourd
     
    #3 beerindaglass, Aug 19, 2014
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  4. Handle

    Handle Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2009 North Carolina

    I love the aformentioned Cottonwood and King Don's as well.

    In addition to those, a few other good local options would be NoDa's Gordgeous and Big Boss's Harvest Time.
     
    #4 Handle, Aug 19, 2014
  5. pimpinmidget

    pimpinmidget Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2012 North Carolina

    Today they are releasing Vanilla Hazelnut Gordgeous at NoDa

    ...it sounds amazing

     
    #5 pimpinmidget, Aug 19, 2014
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  6. DWheeler379

    DWheeler379 Zealot (747) Jun 15, 2012 Colorado

    Catawba's King Don's and NoDa's Gourdgeous are my two favorites. Punkin from Dogfish Head is good, too. I don't care for Cottonwood or Pumking personally
     
    #6 DWheeler379, Aug 19, 2014
  7. bushycook

    bushycook Zealot (681) Jan 31, 2011 Virginia

    In VA, Williamsburg Alewerks and Hardywood Park both make a good pumpkin.
     
    #7 bushycook, Aug 20, 2014
  8. brstls4drmrs

    brstls4drmrs Maven (1,396) Jan 30, 2011 North Carolina

    That it does. Wish they would can it. If I was going to Charlotte some time soon, I'd get some.
     
    #8 brstls4drmrs, Aug 20, 2014
  9. TommyTheHat

    TommyTheHat Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2014 Pennsylvania

    This is my last shot at Pumpkin beer. I have tried, but haven't found any I've liked. This year I'm giving it one last shot. My last two attempts will be Southern Tier and DFH. I recently had Weyerbachers and it was a definite no go. After this years tryouts I may have to just admit Pumpkin beer isn't my thing. I admit I haven't tried a great many, but enough. After awhile it becomes "what's the point." No point in forcing myself. Too bad....I really wanted to like this. Something to look forward to.

    Wish me luck!
     
    #9 TommyTheHat, Aug 20, 2014
  10. brstls4drmrs

    brstls4drmrs Maven (1,396) Jan 30, 2011 North Carolina

    If you haven't tried pumking this year I encourage you to do so. Last years batch did not have that patented IP/graham cracker crust armoa & scent. That's what sets that brew apart from others in my opinion. DFH punkin is good but to each their own I guess. Some other ones to try if you can get your hands on them are:
    DuClaw pumpkin retribution
    Pumpkinator
    Schlafly pumpkin
    Sam Adams Oktoberfest---yeah not pumpkin but one of my favorite fall beers.

    Happy searching!
     
    #10 brstls4drmrs, Aug 20, 2014
  11. TommyTheHat

    TommyTheHat Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for that. Yea, Pumking has been staring me in the face everytime I go to buy brew but I just haven't pulled the plug yet. I mean geez...its only August!!! :grinning: But I'm going to grab some soon. Thanks for the recommendations. Noted. :slight_smile:
     
    #11 TommyTheHat, Aug 20, 2014
  12. brstls4drmrs

    brstls4drmrs Maven (1,396) Jan 30, 2011 North Carolina

    Just had aviators pumpkin beast and crown valleys pumpkin smash. Both very solid pumpkin brews. Really pleased with aviators as it was very well balanced.
     
    #12 brstls4drmrs, Aug 24, 2014
  13. Handle

    Handle Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2009 North Carolina

    I've heard good things about that Pumpkin Smash and meant to try it last year but never got around to it. I can't drink them this early, but maybe I should go ahead and buy some bottles to enjoy in a month or so before they're gone.
     
    #13 Handle, Aug 24, 2014
  14. LancetherealLeader

    LancetherealLeader Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2013 South Carolina

    Does Pumpkin Smash make it down to Charlotte? I'm going that way in a few weeks and wanted to know if I can get it then or if I need to trade for it.
     
    #14 LancetherealLeader, Aug 25, 2014
  15. Handle

    Handle Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2009 North Carolina

    It does. Should be on shelves now.
     
    #15 Handle, Aug 25, 2014
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  16. dotes_on_dipas

    dotes_on_dipas Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2013 South Carolina
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    Love Pumking and Warlock. Another good one is Steven's Point Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale
     
    #16 dotes_on_dipas, Aug 25, 2014
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