Four Pumpin Beers from D's

Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale

"A seasonal favorite made only in autumn, as it's brewed with fresh-roasted pumpkins, and accented with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Our loyal patrons spend all year anticipating the first frost - on their prized Pumpkin Ale mugs."

BB's pumpkin ale has a dark golden color with a pretty decent head. The flavors bring a BIG sweet spicy flavor of pumpkin and clove. This is pretty much like drinking pumpkin pie.

Jaw Jacker Ale

"Jaw-Jacker balances our finest malted barley with a bit-o-wheat and is complimented with a citrus hop kick and just the right amount of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice for a nice marriage of pumpkin pie and beer."

I discovered this gem(along with the others) as I strolled the "Beer Cave" at D's Six Pax and Dogs in Pittsburgh's Regent square. The Jaw-Jacker lives up to it's name with a HUGE pumpkin bite, spicy finish, and mysterious dark cloudy glow.

Ichabod: Pumpkin Ale

"Ichabod combines malted barley and real pumpkin with cinnamon and nutmeg in a delicious and inviting brew. Ichabod pairs well with autumnal foods such as poultry and root vegetables. After dinner, try it with your favorite dessert."

I was actually a little disappointed with this selection. It kind of tasted like spicy water with a bitter finish. Good for a lite beer but not so amazing when you want something with a little more substance(read taste). meh.

Post Road Pumpkin Ale

"Blended with barley malt, pumpkins beacke a commonly used beer ingredient. Post Road Pumpkin Ale brings back this tasty tradition . Hundreds of pounds of pumpkins are blended into the mash of eatch batch, creating a beer with an orange amber color, warm pumpkin aroma, biscuity malt center, and crisp finish."

BB's pumpkin ale has a golden amber color. The aroma is of crisp fresh fruit with a hint of fall spices. The flavors bring forth a good amount of hops fueled by cinnamon and cloves. It almost has a champagne like mouthfeel! This is one to enjoy by the hearth in a leather chair."