Saturday, September 1, 2012

River Horse - Hipp-O-Lantern Imperial Pumpkin

A festive Ale brewed with pumpkin and molasses.  A variety of hand-crushed, whole spices set up an impressive aroma and well balanced taste.  8.5 abv, Available August - October

The ABV is 8.5 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Imperial Pumpkin Ale
Glass to use- Pint Glass
Delivery 12oz Bottle

Not recommended for extended cellaring.

The Pour - Pours an amber color with a big tan head.  Some lacing.
Aroma - Spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Also a bit of pumpkin.
Taste - Malty, sweet, pumpkin, nutmeg and cinnamon some grains almost bready.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and body.
Drinkable - Nice brew, it compares well with the other imperial pumpkins on the market.  Not quite as good as Weyerbacher or DFH but well worth a try.  I will purchase this again.  I did not notice the molasses that the brewer used.  Did not notice the alcohol though it's at 8%. 

This beer pair well with chicken or turkey and sharp cheese.  Try it with pumpkin pie.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-
BeerAdvocate Rating =90
Ratebeer Rating =85

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