Pumpkin from Hales

Brewed by Hales Ales
Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable
Seattle, Washington USA

Small batch experiment brewed by Hales. It happened to be on the only unmarked tap and may not appear again, but I’m voting for this to become a seasonal staple. Stygian body with a slightly browned, firm, luscious cream top. Masterfully nuanced bouquet of coriander, allspice, and warming nutmeg with a prick of cinnamon. Perhaps the most memorable dark pumpkin brew I have enjoyed to date. Easy roast body with chocolate and chai licks. Nutmeg and allspice are artfully massaged into the palate followed by soft cinnamon-chai and roast barley blush on the finish. Delicious, absolutely stand-out dark pumpkin beer. Flavorful, well balanced, and nuanced.