Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale (Halloween 2014)

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2014- It's almost Turkey Day and we must drink all the Pumpkin Ale before it goes stale!   I actually wish every craft brewery would make this year-round.   Seasonal beer has always had a great stage in the new order of merry hops and barley.  This very strong entry is a great performer, with nice touches of cinnamon and pumpkin spices.   Cascade and Liberty hops, along with nutmeg, cloves, pumpkin puree round out the base.  Colonial brew masters were making ales from squash and pumpkins as far back at 17th century New England, as a way to make the water safe to drink.

5.84% ABV

https://smuttynose.com/beer/pumpkin-ale/

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