Southampton Pumpkin Ale is a unique brew that has particular appeal during the autumn months and the holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Pumpkin ales have their origins in the colonial days of America when malted barley was not always available in sufficient quantities to brewers. In those days, resourceful brewers would seek out a secondary source of starch (mainly pumpkins) as a substitute for barley malt. The pumpkin would contribute some fermentable sugars as well as a distinct flavor. They use a generous amount of pumpkin as well as traditional "pumpkin pie" spices to give this unusual brew a definite seasonal character.The ABV is 5.5 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Pumpkin Ale
Glass to use- Pint Glass or Mug
Delivery 12oz Bottle
Not recommended for extended cellaring.
The Pour - Pours a dark amber color with a big cream head. Some lacing.
Aroma - Mostly spices; clove, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Taste - Caramel, pumpkin pie spices, some malts.
Mouth Feel - Just the right amount of carbonation, medium body.
Drinkable - This is a good example of a pumpkin ale. I will have it again.
This beer pairs well with meats.
This beer gets a Duper rating of A.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating =86
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