Bump. I've seen
@ChrisMWilliams posting the occasional pumpkin beer review on Twitter and thought this would be appropriate to revisit a few years later.
Just had a Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin tonight and was very impressed. A little different than the pumpkin beers I typically like, it's darker and spicier, but packs a good punch with 9% ABV. Here's my top 3 pumpkin beers at the moment:
1. Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale - Tastes just like pumpkin pie. Delicious but has been harder to find for me the past few years
2. Schlafly Pumpkin Ale - A step below the Whole Hog, but similar is taste. Seems to be a bit easier to find, great flavor and boozy without tasting like it at 8% ABV
3. Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin - Dark, flavorful, boozy and delicious. Much different taste than the top two on my list, but still very good.
Would be curious to see power rankings from the other pumpkin beer lovers on CF.