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Oh My Gourd!

Garrison Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Pumpkin Ale · One of 4 Pumpkin Ales in hopIQ

Brewed with real pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove over a base of pale and Munich malt. The colour runs auburn, the malt brings toffee and bread crust, and the spice sits on top: warm cinnamon, dusty nutmeg, a resinous clove edge and a hint of orange peel. The body is full and malt-forward, the finish sweet and spicy before it dries out. At 10 IBU the hop stays in the background.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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

Mildly bitter and crisp.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Oh My Gourd!

Appearance

Auburn hue with excellent clarity and a light golden sheen that catches the light warmly. The head forms quickly and holds with good adhesion, leaving a fine tracery of lacing down the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation appears moderate and even, appropriate to the style.

auburncleargood lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with warm spice notes—cinnamon leads, followed by dusty nutmeg and a sharp resinous clove character. Underneath, the pale and Munich malt foundation provides a bread crust and subtle toffee sweetness, while a whisper of orange peel adds brightness without dominating the profile.

cinnamon-forwardclove and resinbread crustorange zest

Taste

Entry is full and malt-driven, with caramel and toasted grain flavors establishing the base. Mid-palate brings the spice trio into sharp relief: cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove sit prominently atop the sweetness, creating a warming sensation. Bitterness is restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the spice and malt to dominate without harsh edges.

spicedfull-bodiedmalt-forwardlow bitterness

Finish

The finish is long and layered, balancing residual sweetness against the drying spice and a faint herbal clove resin. The aftertaste lingers pleasantly, leaving warmth and a touch of nutty dryness on the palate.

sweet-spicy fadewarming finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Oh My Gourd!

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°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 Oh My Gourd!

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.

Finding a similar Pumpkin Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same spicy, full-bodied, malty character as Oh My Gourd! will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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