Nick Carr on September 10, 2020 11 Comments *Updated for 2020 – Some seasonal pumpkin beers may no longer be available The season of the pumpkin beer is well upon us. There are plenty of pumpkin beer lists out there, but this one is a little different. I have attempted a list of one pumpkin beer for each state. In doing so am fully aware that I’ve probably left out many a favorite. But I also had the idea of combining some better-known examples with those that have not gotten as much attention, something that ended up being more a consequence of trying to include all 50 states and less a conscious effort on my part. All those included that have Beer Advocate ratings have a score above 75, but many are not rated yet. Maybe this list will help them and others get some attention. For any state that had breweries which made a pumpkin beer at one time, but had not confirmed with me whether they were doing one this year I have listed the brewery, but no further information. These states are marked with an asterisk*. If you don’t agree with the beer picked for a certain state, I’m only one taster/writer and have not tried half of what is on this list, let alone all the others out there. The best way to refine and add to this list is with your input so search out the Pumpkin in your home state! Cheers! *ALABAMA: Cold Blooded Pumpkin Ale from Avondale Brewing Co. (Birmingham, AL) Brewer’s Description: “This English brown ale is infused with real pumpkin, assorted spices and smoked for six hours with hickory. Rounding out the smooth, creamy flavor is a balance of hops, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, making it a perfect addition to those chilly autumn nights. So grab a glass and snuggle up to the fire, but don’t get too comfortable. You never know what blood-thirsty being is lurking just beyond the firelight…” Learn More About Avondale Brewing Co. ABV — 5.0% IBU — 15 Hops — ? Malts — ? Serving Temp. — 45° Suggested Glass — Mug or Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — n/a *ALASKA: Pumpkin Ale from Alaskan Brewing Co. (Juneau, AK) Brewer’s Description: “This beer pours clear deep golden brown with a creamy off-white head and a wonderful holiday aroma of pumpkin, nutmeg, and cloves. A lighter style than our Pumpkin Porter, this beer strives for balance in the sweetness and pumpkin flavor with a hint of hops in the background to cut through the forward spicy flavors. A vibrant clove and cinnamon finish wakes up the palate for the next sip.” Learn More About Alaskan Brewing Co. ABV — 6.0% IBU — 20 Hops — U.S. Goldings Malts — Pale, Crystal, Vienna, Alder Smoked malt Serving Temp. — 45° Suggested Glass — Tulip, Mug or Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — 84 ARIZONA: Pumpkin Porter from Four Peaks Brewing Co. (Tempe, AZ) Brewer’s Description: “Hallowed throughout the Southwest, this frightfully tasty porter combines all the things that make a great pumpkin pie: nutmeg, allspice, ground clove, a little ginger, and pumpkin. Drink one down and you’ll learn something the hordes of beer fans who eagerly await its arrival each year already know: It’s not really autumn until that first sip of Pumpkin Porter.” Learn More About Pumpkin Porter ABV — 5.1% IBU — 9 Hops — ? Malts — ? Serving Temp. — 45-50° Suggested Glass — Tulip, Mug or Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — 83 *ARKANSAS: Pumpkin Pie Lager from Core Brewing Co. (Springdale, AR) Brewer’s Description: “As pleasant as fall in the Ozarks! We use real pumpkin, premium barley, wheat, and flaked oats to create a rich, malty base with an exceptionally smooth body. A blend of 6 spices adds that familiar taste you love about pumpkin pie.” Learn More About Core Brewing Co. ABV — 5.8% IBU — 11 Hops — ? Malts — ? Serving Temp. — 39-45° Suggested Glass — Pilsner or Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — n/a *CALIFORNIA: Pumpkin Down from Ballast Point Brewing Co. (San Diego, CA) Brewer’s Description: “A pumpkin ale that bucks the trend. Some might think we’re out of our gourd for making a pumpkin ale, but our Pumpkin Down is not like the others. The caramel and toffee maltiness of our Piper Down Scottish ale is the perfect backdrop for a boatload of roasted pumpkin. Just before bottling, we add a subtle amount of spice to complement, but not overwhelm, the earthy flavor. It was a smash at the brewery, and we think you’ll agree.” Learn More About Ballast Point Brewing Co. ABV — 5.8% IBU — 22 Hops — ? Malts — ? Serving Temp. — 54-57° Suggested Glass — Tulip or Mug Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — 88 COLORADO: Rumkin from Avery Brewing Co. (Boulder, CO) Brewer’s Description: “We wondered what would happen if a monstrous pumpkin ale, plump full of spicy gourdiness, were aged in fine fresh rum barrels to add suggestions of delicate oak and candied molasses. Rumpkin is what happened! This first member of the Annual Barrel-Aged Series was brewed with roasted pumpkins from a local Boulder County farm and spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger” Learn More About Rumpkin. ABV — 15-18% IBU — ? Hops — Bravo Malts — Pumpkin, Special B, Acidulated, Aromatic, Honey Malt, 2-Row Serving Temp. — 45-55° Suggested Glass — Snifter Availability — August through October Beer Advocate Rating — 89 CONNECTICUT: Roadsmary’s Baby from Two Roads Brewing Company (Stratford, CT) Brewer’s Description: “Roadsmary’s Baby is a traditional pumpkin ale with a Two Roads spin, it’s aged in rum barrels for added complexity and depth of flavor. The result is a smooth drinking ale with notes of pumpkin, spices, vanilla, oak and a touch of rum.” Learn More About Roadsmary’s Baby. ABV — 6.8% IBU — ? Hops — ? Malts — Aromatic, Honey malt Serving Temp. — 45-55° Suggested Glass — Tulip, Mug or Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — 84 DELAWARE: Punkin Ale from Dogfish Head Brewing Company (Rehoboth Beach, DE) Brewer’s Description: “A full-bodied brown ale with smooth hints of pumpkin and brown sugar. We brew our Punkin Ale with pumpkin meat, brown sugar and spices. As the season cools, this is the perfect beer to warm up with… Since its debut, we’ve brewed Punkin Ale each and every fall. It is released right around Sept. 1 each year. When you find it, grab some extra because it’s usually gone by Thanksgiving.” Learn More About Punkin Ale. ABV — 7.0% IBU — 28 Hops — ? Malts — ? Serving Temp. — 50-55° Suggested Glass — Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — 88 FLORIDA: Good Gourd from Cigar City Brewing Company (Tampa, FL) Brewer’s Description: “A liquid monument to the glory of the pumpkin, the most noble of all the gourds, this Imperial Pumpkin Ale is brewed with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla to emulate the flavors of a decadent, piquant pumpkin pie. The gourd is good, indeed.” Learn More About Good Gourd. ABV — 8.8% IBU — 30 Hops — ? Malts — ? Serving Temp. — 50-55° Suggested Glass — Tulip or Snifter Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — 94 *GEORGIA: Pumpkinfest from Terrapin Brewing Company (Athens, GA) Brewer’s Description: “It’s not fall at Terrapin until we can fill our steins with Pumpkinfest. This seasonal brew encompasses your Thanksgiving spread in one tasty sip. Perfectly balanced pumpkin (real pumpkin!) and spices are added to, without overwhelming, this German style brew. Expect a pumpkin pie nose followed by a strong malt backbone, low hop bitterness and authentic fall taste, all wrapped in a light bodied beer.” Learn More About Terrapin Beer Co. ABV — 5.5% IBU — 23 Hops — Vanguard, Hallertau, Hersbrucker Malts — Munich, Vienna, Munich II, Caramunich II, Melanoiden Serving Temp. — 45-55° Suggested Glass — Mug or Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — 84 *HAWAII: It’s not totally surprising that I couldn’t even find any past pumpkin beers made in this state. If anybody knows of a pumpkin beer brewed in Hawaii, let us know! *IDAHO: Evil Harvest from Crooked Fence Brewing Co. (Garden City, ID) Brewer’s Description: “This fall harvest beer is ready for the holidays with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla bean, and pumpkin to deliver subtle, pleasant flavors and aromas. A seasonal treat with caramelized malts and rye hopped with Summit & Willamette.” Learn More About Crooked Fence Brewing. ABV — 6% IBU — 25 Hops — Summit, Willamette Malts — ? Serving Temp. — 45-55° Suggested Glass — Tulip, Mug or Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — n/a ILLINOIS: Pumpkin Smasher from Big Muddy Brewing Company (Murphysboro, IL) Brewer’s Description: “Brewed using real pumpkins and savory pumpkin pie spices giving hints of natural cinnamon and nutmeg. American hops balanced with Pale, Aromatic & Caramel malts create a full-bodied taste and exceptional flavor.” Learn More. ABV — 6% IBU — ? Hops — ? Malts — ? Serving Temp. — 45-55° Suggested Glass — Tulip, Mug or Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — 83 *INDIANA: Flat Jack Pumpkin Ale from Rad Brewing Co. (Formally Flat 12 Bierworks) (Indianapolis, IN) Brewer’s Description: “When Fall rolls around, so does Jack. Provided he stays away from marauding trick-or-treaters, this bright orange gourd-like squash from the genus curcubita (Thanks Wikipedia!) finds his way into the mash of this Flat12 seasonal pale ale. A special blend of Indian(a) spices and pumpkin shine through just enough to complement this slightly sweet and malty tribute to the season of hayrides and bonfires. Flat out fantastic.” Learn More About Rad Brewing Co. ABV — 5.7% IBU — 22 Hops — ? Malts — ? Serving Temp. — 45-55° Suggested Glass — Mug or Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal Beer Advocate Rating — 84 *IOWA: Great River Brewing Co. made pumpkin beer in the past. Unfortunately, at the time of this update, there is no longer a website for the brewery or info online. Punk’n-Mator from Great River Brewing Co. (Davenport, IA) Brewer’s Description: “Imperial dark ale brewed with a cornucopia of real pumpkin, dark brown sugar, molasses and pumpkin pie spices.” ABV — 9.5% IBU — 42 Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Snifter Style— Imperial Dark Ale Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating: — n/a *KANSAS: Both Wichita Falls Brewing Co. and River City Brewing Co. (Wichita, KS) have made pumpkin beer in the past. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, there is no word on whether either brewery is making one this year. If we receive an answer from either of the breweries, we will update this article accordingly. KENTUCKY: Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale from Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling (Lexington, KY) Brewer’s Description: “A barrel-aged ale brewed with Kentucky-sourced pumpkin, richly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. As the ale is aged in fresh bourbon barrels, the sweetness of caramel and vanilla are imparted upon the brew and complement its spicier base. At 10 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), this robust, limited release seasonal makes for a flavorful sipping beer to slowly warm up with as the weather cools.” Learn More About Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale ABV — 10% IBU — ? Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Snifter Style — Barrel Aged Amber Ale Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 85 *LOUISIANA: Both Abita Brewing Co. (Abita Springs, LA) and Parish Brewing Co. (Broussard, LA) have made pumpkin beer in the past. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, there is no word on whether either brewery is making one this year. If we receive an answer from either of the breweries, we will update this article accordingly. MAINE: Smashed Pumpkin from Shipyard Brewing (Portland, ME) Brewer’s Description: “A big-bodied beer with a light coppery orange color and pleasing aroma of pumpkin and nutmeg. Pale Ale, Wheat and Light Munich malts combine with the natural tannin in pumpkin and the delicate spiciness of Saphir and Hallertau Hops to balance the sweetness of the fruit. To fully experience all the flavors, this beer is best enjoyed at 55 degrees Fahrenheit.” Learn More About Smashed Pumpkin. ABV — 9.0% IBU — 18 Hops — Willamette, Saphir Malt — 2-Row British Pale, Malted Wheat, Light Munich Glass — Snifter Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 83 Tasting Review — Review for Smashed Pumpkin MARYLAND: The Great’er Pumpkin from Heavy Seas Brewing Co. (Baltimore, MD) Brewer’s Description: With aromas of bourbon, cinnamon, ginger and clove—Great’er Pumpkin’s warm spices and full malt body are perfect counterparts. Great’er Pumpkin is not only made with real pumpkin, but is also aged in bourbon to add subtle notes of oak, vanilla, and of course, bourbon. Skip the pumpkin patch and crack one open—we won’t tell. Learn More About Great’er Pumpkin ABV — 10% IBU — ? Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Snifter Availability — September — October BA Rating — 87 MASSACHUSETTS: Great Pumpkin Ale from Cambridge Brewing Co. (Cambridge, MA) Brewer’s Description: “New England’s first and CBC’s most sought after seasonal beer, The Great Pumpkin Ale, is back in bottles and on draft! We are very proud to be brewing with locally-grown sugar pumpkins from our friends at The Farm School in Athol, and Wilson Farms in Lexington. We’re also using organic barley that was grown in MA and then small-batch malted by our friends at Valley Malt in Hadley, MA.” Learn More About Great Pumpkin Ale ABV — 5.4% IBU — ? Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — mug, Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 88 MICHIGAN: La Parcela from Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales (Dexter, MI) Brewer’s Description: “Packed with real pumpkins, hints of spice and a gentle kiss of cacao to lighten the soul. An everyday easy way to fill your squashy quotient. Only available for a few short months. Not to be missed.” Learn More About La Parcela ABV — 5.9% IBU — 22 Hops — Perle, Vanguard Malt — Pilsner, Vienna, Munich 10, Crystal 30, Crystal 75, Black Glass — Tulip, mug, Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 87 *MINNESOTA: Pumpion from North Gate Brewing (Minneapolis, MN) ***Update: This brewery has been permanently closed*** Brewer’s Description: “Pumpion is the Old English word for “pumpkin” – and while no pumpkins were used to make this beer, plenty of spices were. This beer marries together a strong English Pale Ale and your grandmother’s pumpkin pie. Spices were added during the boil, and again with vanilla extract during maturation.” ABV — 6.0% IBU — 38 Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Tulip, Mug, Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — n/a MISSISSIPPI: Age Old Pumpkin Ale from Crooked Letter Brewing Co. (Ocean Springs, MS) ***Update: This brewery has been permanently closed*** Brewer’s Description: “An Imperial Stout coming in at 8% ABV. It is brewed with generous amounts of pumpkin and spices. This is released in Mississippi on draft and 22 oz bottles for Oct. 2014. The bottles are hand labeled and numbered. 1008 to be exact. This is the perfect beer for your fall gathering or just chillin in the cool weather.” ABV — 8% IBU — ? Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Snifter Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — n/a MISSOURI: Pumpkin Ale from Schlafly Brewing Company (Saint Louis, MO) Brewer’s Description: “Hailed as one of the best beers of its kind, it’s the reason why fall is your favorite season. Schlafly’s Special Release Pumpkin Ale is well-balanced from start to finish, with notes of caramel and ginger throughout. Fermented in pounds of fresh pumpkin squash and a brewer’s wort and sugar mix before being filtered through a spiced infusion of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, it turns out exactly how we intend it to taste: like a slice of pie in a bottle.” Learn More About Schlafly Pumpkin Ale ABV — 8.0% IBU — 16 Hops — Marynka (PL) Malt — Pale, Crystal, Munich, Wheat, Chocolate Glass — Snifter Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 93 *MONTANA: Pumpkin Ale from Bozeman Brewing Co. (Bozeman, MT) Brewer’s Description: “This year’s Pumpkin Ale is disguised as a French Farmhouse Ale for the season. Brewed with 240 pounds of organic pumpkin and eight different malts, this very dry beer displays a surprisingly full and silky mouth feel as a result of this very unique yeast. The interplay between yeast character and spices creates an interesting blend of flavor and aroma that is unlike other pumpkin ales. We add freshly grated ginger, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and black pepper to the kettle along with a modest dose of Bravo and Saaz hops.” Learn More About Bozeman Brewing ABV — 6.6% IBU — 25 Hops — Bravo, Saaz Malt — ? Glass — Tulip, Pint, mug Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — n/a NEBRASKA: Wick For Brains from Nebraska Brewing Co. (La Vista, NE) Brewer’s Description: “Wick for Brains is our classic and painstakingly produced Fall Pumpkin Ale. Instead of simply using spice, we use real pumpkin which lends a sweetness and pumpkin flavor not found in many Pumpkin Ales. Wonderful pumpkin pie spice intertwined in an Amber Ale creates a pumpkin sensation which is elegantly crafted. Notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, Ginger and Allspice blend perfectly in this seasonal Ale. There are many Pumpkin Ales out there crafted by some wonderful breweries – we feel that ours stands among them and in some cases – stands apart.” Learn More About Wick for Brains ABV — 6.1% IBU — 17 Hops — Horizon Malt — 2-Row, Caramel 60, Cara-Pils, Oats, Pumpkin Glass — Tulip, Pint, Mug Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 81 NEVADA: Tom Hates Pumpkin from Great Basin Brewing Co. (Sparks, NV) Brewer’s Description: “This smooth aromatic ale boasts lots of pumpkins with a spicy palate reminiscent of fall harvest and Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma’s house.” Learn More About Tom Hates Pumpkin ABV — 6.2% IBU — Hops — Malt — Glass — Pint, Mug Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — n/a NEW HAMPSHIRE: Pumpkin Ale from Smuttynose Brewing Co. (Hampton, NH) Brewer’s Description: “Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale is our homage to New England’s original brewers, a tip of the cap to historic beer recipes calling for the use of pumpkins that date back to early colonial times. It’s also a beer we’re fiercely proud of – in a sea of imitators, it continues to stand out. Just like Smuttynose itself.” Learn More About Pumpkin Ale from Smuttynose ABV — 6.5% IBU — 44 Hops — Cascade, Liberty Malt — North American 2-Row, Carastan, Crystal 60 Glass — Tulip, Pint, Mug Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 84 NEW JERSEY: Hipp-O-Lantern from River Horse Brewing Co. (Ewing, NJ) Brewer’s Description: “Ale brewed with pumpkin, molasses, and a variety of hand-crushed, whole spices set up an impressive aroma and well balanced taste.” Learn More About Hipp-O-Lantern ABV — 8.5% IBU — ? Hops — Chinook, Hallertau, Golding Malt — Pilsen, Carapils, Vienna, Dark Crystal, Brown Glass — Snifter Availability — August — October BA Rating — 85 *NEW MEXICO: Witch’s Lit from La Cumbre Brewing Co. (Albuquerque, NM) Brewer’s Description: “It’s pumpkin pie in a glass… with alcohol.” Learn More About La Cumbre. ABV — 8.0% IBU — 30 Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Snifter Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — n/a NEW YORK: Pumpkin Ale from Horseheads Brewing Inc. (Horseheads, NY) Brewer’s Description: “Beer brewed with all-natural pumpkin and spices.” Learn More About Pumpkin Ale from Horseheads Brewing, Inc. ABV — 7.2 IBU — 14 Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Tulip, mug, pint Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 91 NORTH CAROLINA: King Don’s from Catawba Brewing Co. (Morganton, NC) Brewer’s Description: “King Don’s is named for one of the original North Carolina brewers who lent his pumpkin prowess to this great collaboration in 2001. This complex beer uses five separate barley styles, and artistic touch of hops, spices normally used for baking, and fresh pumpkin! The flavors meld into a wonderfully smooth, orange-hued beer that sports a luscious, creamy foam head. King Don still rocks!” Learn More About King Don’s Pumpkin Ale ABV — 5.5% IBU — 5 Hops — Magnum Malt — Pale, Crystal, Chocolate, Black, Flaked Wheat Glass — Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 87 *NORTH DAKOTA: Brown v. Gourd of Libations from Laughing Sun Brewing Co. (Bismark, ND) Brewer’s Description: “This seasonal brown ale desegregates traditional beer purity laws by combining generous portions of pumpkin and spices. A touch of roast flavor provides balance to the spice, while American Ale yeast gives this mild brown a clean finish.” Learn More About Laughing Sun Brewing ABV — 5.2% IBU — 32 Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — mug, pint Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — n/a OHIO: Spooky Tooth Imperial Pumpkin Ale from Fat Head’s Brewing Co. (North Olmsted, OH) Brewer’s Description: “Rich amber color with aroma of sweet pumpkin pie and savory spices. Creamy mouthfeel with flavors of pumpkin followed by sweet malt, pie crust, spice, hints of brown sugar and a clean finish” Learn More Spooky Tooth Imperial Pumpkin Ale ABV — 9.0% IBU — 22 Hops — Crystal, Vanguard Malt — Pale, Munich, Dark Munich, Special Roast, Victory, CaraAmber, CaraAroma, Flaked Barley Glass — Snifter, Tulip, Mug Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 87 *OKLAHOMA: Both Rough Tail Brewing Co. (Oklahoma City, OK) and Battered Boar Brewing Co. (Edmund, OK) have made pumpkin beer in the past. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, there is no word on whether either brewery is making one this year. If we receive an answer from either of the breweries, we will update this article accordingly. OREGON: Rogue Farms Pumpkin Patch Ale from Ales (Newport, OR) Brewer’s Description: “Each year we increase the number of pumpkins grown on Rogue Farms in Independence, Oregon. We pick our pumpkins fresh from the patch, load them on our truck and drive them 77 miles to our Newport, Oregon brewery, roast and then pitch them into the brew kettle. From patch to batch, Rogue grows pumpkin patch beer.” Learn More About Pumpkin Patch Ale ABV — 6.1% IBU — 25 Hops — Rogue Farms Independent Hops Malt — Rogue Farms Dare, Risk, Carafa II, and Crystal Wheat Glass — Tulip, mug, pint Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 87 Tasting Review — Read the Review for Pumpkin Patch Ale PENNSYLVANIA: Punkless Dunkel Pumpkin Wheat Ale from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. (Croydon, PA) Brewer’s Description: “Imperial German-style Dunkelweizen brewed with Pumpkin, Allspice, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon. Fermented with a Bavarian monastery ale yeast strain that imparts notes of banana, clove, and bubblegum.” Learn More About Punkless Dunkel ABV — 8.8% IBU — ? Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Pilsner, Tulip Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 88 *RHODE ISLAND: R.I.P.umpkin from Newport Craft Brewing Co. (Newport, RI) Brewer’s Description: “Boasting 3 pounds of pumpkin per keg, coupled with lactose milk sugar, a touch of chocolate malt for a ruby/orange color, caramel and cara malts for sweetness and copious quantities of pale malt, the only ingredient left for this liquid pumpkin pie libation was spices. Staying true to RI, we sourced those spices locally from Spice Mill, located in Wakefield, RI. The mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves will ‘warm you up with a cold one,’ all fall and winter long!” Learn More About Newport Craft Brewing ABV — 6.7% IBU — 16 Hops — Magnum, Yakima Golding Malt — Canada Pale, Cara, Chocolate, Crystal, Munich Glass — Tulip, Mug, Pint Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — n/a *SOUTH CAROLINA: Pumpkin Ale from Thomas Creek Brewing Co. (Greenville, SC) Brewer’s Description: “Brewed with natural spices, our fall seasonal offers flavors reminiscent of brick oven-baked pumpkin pie.” Learn More About Thomas Creek Brewing ABV — 7.3% IBU — 26 Hops — Hallertau, Cascade Malt — Pale, Biscuit, Bonlander Munich, Crystal, Honey, Breiss Cherry Wood Smoked Glass — Tulip, pint, mug Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 85 SOUTH DAKOTA: Miner Imperial Pumpkin Porter from Miner Brewing Co. (Hill City, SD) Brewer’s Description: “This single-hop IPA is persistently hoppy, with notes of tropical fruit, pine, and citrus peel, balanced out by a moderate malt sweetness.” Learn More About Miner Brewing ABV — 7.2% IBU — 45 Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Snifter Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — n/a TENNESSEE: Set Phasers to Squash from Turtle Anarchy Brewing Co. (Frankin, TN) Brewer’s Description: “Pumpkin ale with cinnamon, honey, nutmeg and coriander. Made with 100% pure pumpkin for an earthier flavor.” Learn More About Turtle Anarchy ABV — 5.8% IBU — 20 Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — tulip, mug, pint Availability — Fall Seasonal (Tap and Kegs only) BA Rating — n/a TEXAS: Pumpkinator from Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (Houston, TX) Brewer’s Description: “Pumpkinator is a big, black, full of spice, full of flavor beer. Originally released in 2009 as Divine Reserve No. 9, it is an imperial pumpkin stout and our answer to how a pumpkin beer ought to taste. It is brewed with a combination of pale two row, caramel and black malts, Cascade and Liberty hops for a background hop flavor, pumpkin for a rich mouthfeel, molasses, brown sugar, spices and dry-spiced to make it feel like you just walked into your mom’s kitchen while she was cooking 37 pumpkin pies. It is the most expensive beer we have brewed.” Learn More About Pumpkinator ABV — 10.5% IBU — 34 Hops — Cascade, Liberty Malt — Pale 2-row, Caramel, Black Glass — Snifter Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 94 UTAH: Punk’n from Uinta Brewing Co. (Salt Lake City, UT) Brewer’s Description: “This sessionable pumpkin ale is brewed with fresh pumpkin and seasonal spices. Malt and hops accented with roasted pumpkin and spices of the season. A subtle hint of vanilla and honey.” Learn more about Uinta Punk’n ABV — 5.0% IBU — 24 Hops — Columbus Malt — Victory, Munich, C60 Glass — Mug, Pint, Nonick Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 77 Tasting Review — Review for Uinta Punk’n *VERMONT: Imperial Pumpkin from Long Trail Brewing Co. (Bridgewaters Corners, VA) Brewer’s Description: “This limited release, seasonal treat is small batch brewed with pumpkins, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves with increased malts and a touch of bitterness for the perfect balance.” Learn More about Long Trail Brewing Co. ABV — 8.0% IBU — 30 Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Snifter Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 84 VIRGINIA: Pumpkin Ale from Alewerks Brewing Co. (Williamsburg, VA) Brewer’s Description: Pumpkin is made solely with fresh ingredients, spiced and baked in the oven before added to the brew. Enjoy powerful notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and more from the beer commonly described as “Pumpkin Pie in a glass.” Learn More about Pumpkin Ale from Alewerks ABV — 7.3% IBU — ? Hops — American Fuggles Malt — Pale, Crystal, Munich, Biscuit Glass — Tulip, Mug Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 91 WASHINGTON: The Great Pumpkin from Elysian Brewing Co. (Seattle, WA) Brewer’s Description: “Pours deep copper with ghostly white head. Intense pumpkin, sugar and spice on the nose with a nice bready and malty backdrop to tame all those autumn spices into a remarkably smooth, balanced and delectable fall treat. Roasted pumpkin seeds in the mash, and extra pumpkin added in the mash, kettle and fermenter. Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice.” Learn More about The Great Pumpkin Ale ABV — 8.4% IBU — 20 Hops — Bittered, Magnum Malt — Pale, Munich, CaraHell, C-20, C-45 Glass — Snifter Availability — Fall Seasonal BA Rating — 91 *WEST VIRGINIA: Both Lost River Brewing Co. (Wardensville, WV) and Mountain State Brewing Co. (Thomas, WV) have made pumpkin beer in the past. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, there is no word on whether either brewery is making a pumpkin beer this year. WISCONSIN: Pumpkin Lager from Lakefront Brewing Co. (Milwaukee, WI) Brewer’s Description: “Our Pumpkin Lager is one of the few pumpkin lagers available in the world. Real pumpkin and pie spice join Munich and caramel malts in our brewhouse, then lager for four weeks in our cellar, and come together with all the flavors of a lush pumpkin pie. The crisp lager profile and medium body let cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and candied yam flavors meet the nutty, toasty malt base. No need for whipped cream.” Learn More about Pumpkin Lager from Lakefront Brewing ABV — 6.1% IBU — 10 Hops — Mt. Hood Malt — 2-Row Pale, Munich, Caramel, Glass — Snifter Availability — August-October BA Rating — 91 *WYOMING: Pumpkin Butte Ale from Prairie Fire Brewing Co. (Gillette, WY) ***Update: This brewery has been permanently closed*** Brewer’s Description: “We caramelized fresh pumpkin and used 9lbs per keg! You will smell the careful blend of malts, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Your first sip will provide an infusion of wheat, biscuit, and caramelized pumpkin. It is the best of both craft beer, and autumn flavors. There is nothing like liquid pumpkin pie!” ABV — 4.9% IBU — 12 Hops — ? Malt — ? Glass — Pint, Mug Availability — Fall Seasonal (Tap only) BA Rating — n/a
Ron Callahan says October 16, 2015 at 9:04 pm For Ohio, late, great entry: Warped Wing Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin. Truly excellent. Reply
Nicoli Carr says October 20, 2015 at 7:58 am Hey Ron, I’d never even heard of this brewing company. That’s why its great to get comments; it expands our list with lesser known beers and breweries. Sounds like a great beer. Cheers! Reply
Bill Kuptz says October 17, 2015 at 10:54 am I didn’t see Pumking beer in your list.I think it’s awesome Wats your opinion?thanks,Bill Reply
Nicoli Carr says October 20, 2015 at 7:54 am Thanks for the comment Bill. Believe me some states were really hard because they have so many well-known pumpkin beers. New York also has Post Road Pumpkin, Southhampton pumpkin ale, and Blue Point pumpkin ale, to name a few. So, I went with on that had excellent Beer Advocate Ratings but was a little less known. I’ve never had the Pumpking it’s a little hard to get way out here in New Mexico, but I’ll have to get my hands on it one of these days. Cheers! Reply
Bryan McDonald says November 23, 2016 at 6:59 am Just a note, had you tasted Pumking from Southern Tier, there would be no other choice. It is not only one of the few pumpkin ales I enjoy, it’s also my favorite ale, period. I buy bottles in September and store them to drink during the spring and early summer. Reply
Dan Norton says October 20, 2015 at 10:28 am River City Brewing Co. in Wichita Kansas is tapping our “Death by Pumkin” Imperial Pumpkin Ale on 10/22/15. 9.0%abv 30 IBU’s Northern Brewer & Mt. Hood hops Maris Otter, Wheat, Vienna, Munich, Cara60 malts Nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, vanilla bean If Pumpkin beers are your thing, It’s pretty much the bomb Reply
Nicoli Carr says October 21, 2015 at 11:32 am Hey Dan, Thanks for the info on “Death By Pumpkin” It’s great to have comments filling the holes I left. Appreciate it! Cheers Reply
Anna G says October 21, 2015 at 4:39 pm Is this the only Alaska Brewer Pumpkin Ale you have access to? Seriously. There are so many local craft pumpkin beers here in Alaska that put this one to shame. MSBC’s Trickster or Treat for starters Reply
Nicoli Carr says October 26, 2015 at 9:01 am Hi Anna, Appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately, yes this the only Alaskan Pumpkin beer we have good access to way down here and honestly I hove to say I liked their old pumpkin porter more then I do this new Pumpkin Ale. I realize there a probably tons of local brewers all across the U.S. producing pumpkin ales that would put a lot of these commercial brews to shame… but I had to walk a bit of a line between what would be most available and still halfway decent. Cheers! And stay warm up there! Reply
