Pumpkin Ale

[Catshrink]

After recoiling at the thought of it for several fall seasons, I gave in to my curiosity and tried a couple - BJs (yeah, I was there, what can I say?) and Buffalo Bill's. So far, I'm not that fond of it. I have a couple bottles of Dogfish yet to try - at least the dogfish has a high ABV so there's some redeeming value even if I don't like the beer that much.

Give me a good old porter or stout with coffee and chocolate overtones or undertones, whatever the beerophiles call it.

[Catshrink]

1. Dogfish Pumpkin Ale is awesome

It makes up for the other two I tried and didn't care for. And it has 7% ABV.

[tigereye]

2. I think you are the first person ever to say that you liked pumpkin ale

:D I have always wanted to try one, but so many people are horrified by em!

[Catshrink]

3. It isn't my first choice

but it's seasonal so I decided to try it. After tasting the Buffalo Bill and BJ's, I can see why people are horrified. The Dogfish was much better. We have a few stores here that sell beer by the bottle - it's a good way to try craft beers. I like this so I don't end up with 5 bottles of something I can't stand.

[tigereye]

4. dogfish makes great brews! I will have to go to the local "beer cave" and see

if they have a bottle of their pumpkin brew on your recommendation! :hi:

[Catshrink]

5. Hey, at least you can say you tried it!

I need to try more of their brews. Which do you like the best?

[tigereye]

8. I've always liked the Indian Brown Ale and the Shelter Pale Ale

I'm not a huge fan of IPAs. We did try their mead once, that was pretty wild.

[Catshrink]

10. I'll try those too.

Have you ever tried Old Rasputin? I think it's 9.5% ABV so it knocks me on my butt. Beer Advocate gave it a 100 rating. It's awesome.

[Sweet Charming Dem]

6. I think pumpkin ale is delicious

And I eagerly look forward to it's arrival every fall.

[Catshrink]

11. Do you have a favorite?

This is the first year I've tried it.

[Sweet Charming Dem]

12. Wolaver's Will Stevens Pumpkin Ale

Though the only one I don't like is the one made by Michelob (shocker). I forget the name of that one.

[Beer Snob-50]

7. recently had a great pumkin ale from a small brewer in vt

madison brewery in bennington vt

the best i have had. however dogfish is good as well as shipyard breweries.

[Catshrink]

9. I don't remember seeing Shipyard here

I'll look for it next time I'm at Total Wine - they seem to have "everything." Thanks for the suggestion!