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Double Jack

Garrison Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Imperial Pumpkin Ale · One of 1 Imperial Pumpkin Ales in hopIQ

An imperial pumpkin ale brewed with locally grown pumpkin and spiced with cinnamon, cloves, allspice and nutmeg. The spice dominates the aroma, warm and baking-led, with the pumpkin itself reading as a mild squash sweetness underneath. Kiln amber, Munich and crystal malt give a deep amber colour and a caramel base heavy enough to hold 8 percent alcohol. Bitterness sits at 30 IBU and the finish stays sweet and spicy.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Pumpkin Ale.
Malt character
caramel
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clove
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Jack

Appearance

Deep amber hue with warm, kiln-fired tones reflecting the Munich and crystal malts in the grist. The beer presents with good clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Moderate carbonation supports a stable foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose is immediately and prominently spiced, leading with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in a warm, baking-spice profile. Beneath the spice framework sits a subtle squash sweetness and mild pumpkin character that grounds the composition. Supporting notes of caramel and breadiness emerge from the base malts, adding depth without overwhelming the dominant spice.

cinnamonclovebaking spicepumpkin sweetness

Taste

The palate opens with broad caramel and malty sweetness balanced by the spice blend—cloves and cinnamon lead on entry, with allspice and nutmeg developing through the mid-palate. The pumpkin reads as mild squash sweetness rather than vegetable character. Bitterness at 30 IBU provides structure without aggression, while the 8% alcohol contributes a subtle warming and slight boozy note that supports the full body.

caramelclove-forwardspicedsweet finish

Finish

The finish remains decidedly sweet and spicy, with lingering clove and caramel notes that extend pleasantly. The alcohol warmth persists without harshness, and residual sweetness holds through the aftertaste.

sweet aftertastespice-drivenwarm
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Double Jack

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Double Jack

About Imperial Pumpkin Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial Pumpkin Ale?

Imperial 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.

Finding a similar Imperial Pumpkin Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same spicy, clove, caramel character as Double Jack will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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