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Pumpkin Ale

Long Trail Brewing Company
United States·Pumpkin Ale·Rank 26 of 50 · The Best American Amber Ales
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Real pumpkin and the seasonal spices cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves go into Pumpkin Ale, which finishes slightly sweet and recalls grandma's pumpkin pie. It comes in at 6.7% ABV and is a limited release, available exclusively in the Fall Survival Mix Pack from Long Trail, the Vermont brewery in Bridgewater Corners that has been brewing since 1989.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
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
spicyclovenutty
spicy
clove
nutty
caramel
vanilla
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent seasonal spices—cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg—layered over a gentle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pumpkin Ale

◎ Appearance

Medium amber to copper in color, displaying good clarity with a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and even, with visible bubbles rising steadily through the glass. Lacing adheres well to the sides, suggesting body and malt presence.

copper amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent seasonal spices—cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg—layered over a gentle caramel sweetness. Beneath the spice profile, soft malt character and hints of vanilla emerge, reminiscent of baked autumn desserts. The overall impression is warm and inviting, without sharp or dominating single notes.

cinnamon, nutmeg, clovecaramel sweetnessvanillabaked spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with real pumpkin character melding into warming spice notes across the palate. Mid-palate develops a gentle caramel sweetness with subtle nutty undertones and a touch of vanilla that echoes the nose. Bitterness remains restrained at 28 IBU, allowing the malt and adjunct profile to dominate without sharp edges.

smooth entrypumpkin, spice blendcaramel, nuttysweet, balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is slightly sweet and lingering, leaving traces of cinnamon and nutmeg on the palate. The aftertaste recalls homemade pumpkin pie, with soft malt backbone supporting the spice without becoming cloying.

slightly sweetspice lingeringpie-like aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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 Pumpkin Ale

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What is a Pumpkin Ale?

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