Half Pints Punk N’ Fest

Brewed by Half Pints Brewing Co.
Style: Oktoberfest/Märzen
Winnipeg, Canada

Oakbluff was forward thinking enough to grab an exta bottle for me on the brewery only release for this beer... big thanks buddy! Amber in colour with moderate carbonation. Aromas are of nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, allspice, and mace along with trace elements of caramel and munich malts. The more traditional oktoberfest beer elements of whole wheat bread and rich malts come through more upon tasting, and the spicing remains strong and well intengrated. Medium bodied with a savory and somewhat abrupt finish. I haven’t had a whole lot (if any) of pumpkin spiced beers before, but I quite enjoyed this one. I hope Dave repeats this one, and makes a bit more of it next time.

Appearance- hazy chestnut brown with minimal head and lacing. Nose- nutmeg, allspice, cinammon. Taste- smooth bready/nutty malts and from the base Oktoberfest beer with a well done balance of pumpkin spicing. Level of spice is just right to come through but not become a distraction like some other pumpkin beers I’ve had. Body is just right and very drinkable for a spiced beer. Very well done.