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Gourd Reaper

Narragansett Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Pumpkin Ale · One of 9 Pumpkin Ales in hopIQ

Gourd Reaper is Narragansett's autumn seasonal, an English-style amber ale brewed with real pumpkin and a blend of fall spices. It pours clear amber to orange with an off-white head. The medium, malt-forward body shows caramel malt and a subtle vegetal pumpkin note, while the spices come through as cinnamon and nutmeg with a touch of ginger and clove. The sweetness stays moderate, and the finish is lightly spicy and dry.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pumpkin Ale.
Hop character
earthy
Malt character
malty
caramel
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
clove
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gourd Reaper

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear amber to light orange with good transparency and an off-white head of moderate density. The head settles to a thin collar that leaves light lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, contributing to a composed and refined presentation.

amber to orangeclearoff-white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm baking spices—cinnamon and nutmeg dominate, joined by subtle clove and ginger notes that suggest autumn spice blends. Beneath the spices, caramel malt and a faint vegetal pumpkin character provide foundation and earthiness, without overpowering the composition.

cinnamon, nutmegcaramel maltclove and gingersubtle pumpkin

◐ Taste

The palate enters with smooth, malt-driven sweetness highlighted by caramel notes and a hint of nuttiness. Spice builds through the mid-palate—cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove weave through without harshness—while the pumpkin element remains earthy and restrained. Moderate bitterness (26 IBU) balances the malt sweetness without dominating.

malty sweetnesscaramel, nuttyspiced (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove)balanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is lightly spicy and dry, with lingering warmth from the spice blend and a subtle drying sensation from moderate alcohol (6.2% ABV). The aftertaste fades cleanly without residual sweetness.

drylightly spicyclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gourd Reaper

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 Gourd Reaper

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, malty, caramel character as Gourd Reaper will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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