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Nitro Pumpkin Pie

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Real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice go into this amber ale, which shows cinnamon, nutmeg and clove with a hint of vanilla. The nitro pour makes it silky and creamy, and the pie spice lingers in the finish. Copper-orange, medium body, 6.0% ABV, 10 IBU, with Munich and Vienna malts in the grist; available from August to October.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicyclovemalty
spicy
clove
malty
vanilla
nutty
hoppy
Aroma
Warm baking spices dominate the nose—cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove emerge clearly over a soft, toasted Malz foundation from Munich and Vienna varieties.
also:caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nitro Pumpkin Pie

◎ Appearance

Copper-orange hue with bright clarity and a dense, creamy head sustained by the nitrogen carbonation. The fine bubbles characteristic of nitro dispersion create a smooth, luxurious visual presentation that clings to the glass in persistent lacing. Medium body evident in the weight and viscosity of the pour.

copper-orangecreamy headsilky lacingbright clarity

◌ Aroma

Warm baking spices dominate the nose—cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove emerge clearly over a soft, toasted Malz foundation from Munich and Vienna varieties. A subtle vanilla note threads through, evoking genuine pumpkin pie filling without artificial sharpness. The overall impression is of freshly spiced dessert rather than candied sweetness.

cinnamon, nutmeg, clovevanilla undertonetoasted maltpumpkin pie spice

◐ Taste

Silky, smooth entry courtesy of the nitro carbonation carries spice-forward flavor across the palate. Munich and Vienna malts provide a malty sweetness and light caramel character that supports rather than overwhelms the pie spice framework. Bitterness is restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the spice and vanilla to persist without astringency or harshness.

smooth, creamy mouthfeelspice-forwardlow bitternessmalty sweetness

◑ Finish

Lingering finish dominated by warming pie spice—cinnamon and nutmeg hold the palate for several seconds. The silky texture fades gracefully without leaving residue, and the spice fades to a soft vanilla echo before dissipating cleanly.

spice lingerclean fadewarming aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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