Schlafly Pumpkin Ale
Just like Charlie Brown, I am in the search for the Great Pumpkin! The one I have been searching for is an ale with those amazing pumpkin pie spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. The presence of the spices needs to be well balanced with the ale. Too much cinnamon and might as well be having a Fireball. Not enough, then it is just another disappointment.
This year a friend gave me a Schlafly Pumpkin Ale to try. I was excited to see how this one would be because the prior selections were not hitting the mark this year.
Nice nose with the spices present. Pumpkin and caramel notes wrapped in the pumpkin pie spices. Mild carbonation and medium body that makes it an excellent sipper! This ale comes in at 8.0% ABV, which you notice on the backend with a bit of warming in your belly!
What an excellent pumpkin ale! So glad to get to try this one. I am looking forward to having other beers from Schlafly.
Cheers!