Beer-a-Day #239

Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale (image © Christopher Vigliotti)

Like a pyramid for a pharaoh, we set out to make a bold monument for The King of the Pumpkins!  This 8.0% ABV pumpkin ale is the mother of all pumpkin ales.  It is heartier, spicier, and more “caramelly” and “pumpkiny” than its faint brethren! We have added lots of pumpkin along with Cinnamon, Nutmeg and a touch of cardamom and clove giving this beer a spicy, full-bodied flavor.  This truly is an Imperial Pumpkin Ale.

Perfect finisher on a cool autumn night, or match it up with a slice of pumpkin pie and fresh whipped cream.  It is available August through November.

This is a great time of year for beer: All of the Octoberfests and Pumpkin beers are hitting the stores.

Golden amber with orange highlights; off-white head. Definitely getting the cinnamon in the aroma. Not bad, but seems a little unbalanced. 8% ABV seems awfully high for a pumpkin beer. There might be a bit too much cinnamon.

Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale