Friday, October 15, 2010

Heavy Seas - The Great Pumpkin (Mutiny Fleet)

The secret is in the 2.5 pounds of spice per barrel for this fall brew. They add the pumpkin during the mash at precisely the right time to create just the perfect balance of malt, hops, pumpkin and spice.

The ABV is 8.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Imperial Pumpkin Ale
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Tulip, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 22oz Bottle

Not recommended for extended cellaring.

The Pour - Pours a nice orange color with a white head. Some lacing.
Aroma - Spicy, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Taste -  Spice up front; cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and caramel.
Mouth Feel - Clean and just the right amount of carbonation.
Drinkable - Very good pumpkin ale just like Weyerbacher and Dogfish Head.  See these reviews.

This beer pairs well with meats and Thanksgiving dinner.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating = 85
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