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Ichabod

New Holland Brewing Company
United States·Pumpkin Ale
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The taste of pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg runs through every sip of this 4.5% ABV ale. Ichabod is named after Washington Irving's classic Sleepy Hollow tale, returns every fall as the brewery's flagship seasonal, and is brewed with malted barley and real pumpkin.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicynuttymalty
spicy
nutty
malty
earthy
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent spice—cinnamon and nutmeg dominate immediately, supported by toasted malt undertones and a subtle earthiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ichabod

◎ Appearance

Ichabod presents a warm amber hue with moderate clarity and a fine, persistent head. The beer shows good carbonation with steady, delicate bubbles that build a light lacing around the glass as you drink.

amber, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent spice—cinnamon and nutmeg dominate immediately, supported by toasted malt undertones and a subtle earthiness. Real pumpkin presence emerges underneath, grounding the aromatic profile with warmth rather than sweetness.

cinnamon, nutmegtoasted maltpumpkin, earthy

◐ Taste

Spiced flavors drive the palate entry, with cinnamon and nutmeg delivering immediate warmth. The mid-palate develops nutty and malty notes that balance the spice, while moderate bitterness (24 IBU) keeps the beer clean and prevents it from becoming cloying. The finish settles into soft roasted grain and lingering spice with a smooth, rounded texture throughout.

spiced, warmingnutty, maltybalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is moderate in length, fading gently from spice into a residual malty sweetness. A clean, dry quality persists without astringency.

moderate finishdry malt fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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

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.

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