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Pumpkin pie is the flavour this Pumpkin Spice Ale goes for, brewed with real pumpkin and spices at 6.4 % ABV. The brewery calls it the finest herald of autumn, and it is listed as an autumn beer. Brewed at Bier Factory in Rapperswil-Jona on Lake Zurich, a small brewery working by hand since 2000, with the new brewhouse added in 2026.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyearthyvanilla
spicy
earthy
vanilla
clean
roasted
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced pumpkin and warm spice notes—cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove blend naturally with the fruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Archie

◎ Appearance

Archie presents a warm amber hue with moderate clarity and a gentle orange-gold transparency. The head forms with modest density and displays even lacing on the glass. Carbonation is restrained, lending the beer a soft, approachable visual presence.

amber-goldmoderate claritysoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced pumpkin and warm spice notes—cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove blend naturally with the fruit. A subtle vanilla sweetness and faint roasted grain undertone round out the bouquet without dominating. The overall impression is balanced and evocative of autumn spice cake.

pumpkin, spice blendvanilla notesroasted grain undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with genuine pumpkin character, followed by waves of baking spice and a creamy vanilla mid-palate. Residual sweetness sits comfortably, supported by light roasted malt that provides earthy structure without harshness. Bitterness remains gentle at 24 IBU, allowing the adjunct flavors to remain center stage.

pumpkin piecreamy spicerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and smooth, with lingering warmth from the spice profile and a soft malty backdrop. The aftertaste trails gently toward earth and vanilla, fading without astringency.

smooth decayspiced warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Pumpkin Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pumpkin Ale?

Pumpkin Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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