Pumpkin Beers On Tap

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Beertsipper, Oct 7, 2015.

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  1. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    I've never tried any on tap. I have my favorites from the bottle, but it's not a style I'd drink on a regular basis, or as a session beer. The sports bar where I frequent on a regular basis has Shipyard Pumpkin on tap. From the reviews, it is not a popular beer. However, during the last two Sunday football days, I noticed that guys and gals were ordering it en masse. Yesterday I went to my favorite beer store and in the front of the store, they were selling 12 pack bottles for $20.99. The guy at the desk told me that Shipyard Pumpkin was flying out the door. I've never tried it. I've had ST Pumpking and enjoyed it. Not a fan of Shipyard beers, so should I give it a go, or try other Pumpkins?? Are there other low abv pumpkins (Shipyard is 4.7%) tastier??
    A good friend had DFH Pumpkin on tap and said it was a winner. But... it was 7%. I am also open to imperial pumpkin beers. I'm in NY. Thanks guys!!
     
    #1 Beertsipper, Oct 7, 2015
  2. VTR

    VTR Initiate (0) Jul 20, 2014 Florida

    I like some pumpkin beers and I like ST but I had Shipyard the other night and did not enjoy it. It seemed like a lackluster mix of spices, guess it just wasn't my liking.
     
    #2 VTR, Oct 7, 2015
  3. smanson56

    smanson56 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Feb 15, 2014 New Hampshire
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    I like the Shipyard BBA Smashed Pumpkin the 2013 was the best IMO. There Smashed Pumpkin is IMO far ahead of there Pumpkin Head.
     
    #3 smanson56, Oct 8, 2015
  4. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,403) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    If it were up to me, I'd go for other beers. In my experience, DFH and Schlafly are both really solid (however if you're stuck on a lower ABV they might not fit).

    Ithaca Country Pumpkin is 6.3%
    I've also enjoyed Southampton Pumpkin Ale at 5.5%
    Ballast Point Pumpkin Down is an interesting take on the style (though, IMO not too pumpkin heavy) and clocks in at 5.8%

    Cheers!
     
    #4 hopsputin, Oct 8, 2015
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