![]() Aside from the fact that brewing with pumpkin may or may not cost less, it tastes absolutely amazing, and it will totally make your autumn extra special. ![]() It's true, and brewers are still all about it to this day. Brewers were desperately seeking to extend their supply of expensive imported malt with less expensive ingredients they could grow locally, and two of the most commonly used resources they brewed with were squash and pumpkins. This might be a little bit hard to believe, but beer has actually been brewed from pumpkins since the early European settlers first came over to New England, according to Smuttynose's website. Trust me on this: you should definitely give these eight pumpkin-flavored beers a shot this fall. In fact, most pumpkin beers have a pleasantly subtle flavor that pairs perfectly with dinner or happy hour. Although pumpkin beer sounds like dessert in a bottle, not all of them are like the saccharine pies at the Thanksgiving table. Most importantly, after too many months of waiting, pumpkin-flavored beer is finally hitting store shelves. The leaves are starting to change colors, and the weather is a bit cooler. Pumpkin beer may have been released back in August, but there's still time to make your own six-pack and prepare a killer, autumn-inspired meal with booze as the star. As always, it wouldn't be a proper adult article without a little caveat to please enjoy your beverages responsibly.I'm excited to say that autumn is officially just around the corner on Sept. Pairs well with: Spicy curry, mac and cheese, pork tenderloin, sweet potato quesadillas, or wings. Perfect for: Guys who want a piece of the pumpkin-flavored craze without compromising their masculinity, and nearly-guilt-free drinking instead of hitting the gym. A crisp pumpkin beer with a hint of cinnamon that still makes you to feel like you're drinking beer. Shipyard Brewing Co.: Pumpkinhead Morgan Wujkowskiįlavors: If a wheat beer and a pumpkin hooked up, this is what would ensue. Pairs well with: Potatoes au gratin, chicken and waffles, grilled cheese, stuffed peppers, or teriyaki glazed salmon. Perfect for: Pre-gaming your family get together, procrastinating instead of doing your homework, and sending inappropriate Snapchats to your BFF. Anderson Valley Brewing Company: Fall Hornin' Pumpkin Ale Morgan Wujkowskiįlavors: Mostly caramel with some spices and a hint of hops. Brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are highly recommended. Pairs well with: If you have any room left in your stomach while you drink this beer, it's great with sweets. ![]() Perfect for: Getting drunk quickly, satisfying your dessert craving via alcohol, and drunkin' punkin' floats (Pumpking + vanilla ice cream) Southern Tier Brewing Company: Pumpking Morgan Wujkowskiįlavors: Super sweet and spicy-it tastes like drinking liquified pumpkin pie or a melted bag of candy corn. Pairs well with: Chicken pot pie, Philly cheesesteak, roasted root vegetables with wild rice, Buffalo chicken dip, Thai peanut noodles. Perfect for: Date night at home, raking leaves (if you're lucky enough to live somewhere 'up north'), and those random urges to spontaneously bake an apple pie. The pumpkin takes center stage instead of bombarding your tongue with spices like just about every other pumpkin beer. And like all of our UFO beers, UFO Pumpkin is unfiltered so all the wonderful flavors are right there in your glass. The malt combination provides a smooth body and slightly sweet flavor, which balances perfectly with the earthy notes derived from the pure pumpkin. Uinta Brewing: Punk'n Pumpkin Ale Morgan Wujkowskiįlavors: Toasty pumpkin with nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. Add Northwestern hops and a blend of spices, and you've got UFO Pumpkin. Pairs well with: Chili, shepherd's pie, turkey/apple/brie sandwich, cranberry/walnut salad, chicken Alfredo, or mashed potatoes. Perfect for: Fall tailgating, Thanksgiving prepping, Black Friday shopping online, and weekend backyard bonfires. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery: Punkin Ale Morgan Wujkowskiįlavors: Pumpkin, brown sugar, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon. Pairs well with: Herb-roasted chicken, grilled pork chops, sloppy Joes, or a fat, charred bratwurst. Perfect for: A weekend, go-to seasonal brew, drunk apple picking, and grilling out on those freakishly warm fall evenings. ![]()
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