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pFriem Pumpkin Bier

pFriem Family Brewers
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🌍 United States · Pumpkin Ale · One of 12 Pumpkin Ales in hopIQ

pFriem Pumpkin Bier is brewed with pumpkin purée and cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice on a base of pilsner and caramel malts with a touch of dark malt, lightly hopped with Tettnang and fermented with a Belgian ale yeast. It pours deep orange beneath thick, bright white foam. Vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and clove rise from the glass, the palate recalls pumpkin pie with a touch of caramel, and the finish is soft, creamy and light, with little bitterness.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
SRM
deep amber20
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

Substantial and mildly bitter.

A rich frame with the edge held in check — the weight rolls forward on its own terms.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pumpkin Ale.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for pFriem Pumpkin Bier

◎ Appearance

Deep orange hue with excellent clarity, topped by a thick, bright white head that clings tenaciously to the glass sides. Fine carbonation creates a persistent foam collar, suggesting good structural integrity. The color reflects the balance of pilsner and caramel malts with a touch of dark malt, creating visual warmth appropriate to the style.

deep orangewhite head, good retentionclear, bright

◌ Aroma

Prominent spice character leads the nose, with cinnamon, ginger, and clove ascending clearly from the pumpkin purée base. Subtle vanilla notes emerge beneath, complemented by soft caramel undertones from the grain bill. Belgian yeast contribution remains restrained, allowing the spice and pumpkin adjuncts to dominate without becoming perfumy or one-dimensional.

cinnamon, ginger, clovepumpkin puréevanilla, caramel

◐ Taste

The palate opens with genuine pumpkin pie character—spiced and slightly sweet—anchored by caramel malt notes that provide structure without heaviness. Mid-palate remains soft and rounded, with the Belgian yeast adding a touch of fruity complexity that bridges the spice and malt. Bitterness from Tettnang hops stays low and balanced, never aggressive, allowing the adjunct flavors and sweetness to remain focal.

pumpkin pie spicecaramel maltsoft, balanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and creamy, with minimal hop bite or astringency. The aftertaste lingers gently with subtle spice and vanilla notes, fading without drying the palate, leaving a pleasant sense of completeness rather than residual sweetness.

creamy, softlight, brief fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
84
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of pFriem Pumpkin Bier

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°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 pFriem Pumpkin Bier

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 flavor character as pFriem Pumpkin Bier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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