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Post Road Pumpkin

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Post Road Pumpkin revives a tradition of the early American colonists, who brewed with pumpkins when they were plentiful. Hundreds of pounds of Dickinson pumpkins go into the mash of each batch, giving the beer an orange-amber colour and a warm pumpkin aroma. Cinnamon and nutmeg bring the scent of spiced pumpkin pie, a biscuity malt centre adds light caramel, the hop character stays subtle, and the finish is crisp.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicycaramelmalty
spicy
caramel
malty
nutty
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with warm pumpkin and spiced pie notes—cinnamon and nutmeg are immediately apparent and well-integrated.
also:roasted
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Post Road Pumpkin

◎ Appearance

Orange-amber hue with good transparency, reflecting the substantial pumpkin charge in the mash. The head is cream-colored and moderately persistent, with fair lacing that gradually fades. Carbonation is visible but restrained, befitting the moderate alcohol content.

orange-amberclearcreamy headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm pumpkin and spiced pie notes—cinnamon and nutmeg are immediately apparent and well-integrated. A light biscuity maltiness provides the foundation, while noble hop character remains subtle and supporting rather than assertive. The overall impression is of harvest comfort without artificial sweetness.

pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmegspiced piebiscuitysubtle hop

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with the pumpkin and spice character translating cleanly from nose to palate. Mid-palate reveals a biscuity, light caramel sweetness from well-chosen malts, while bitterness remains controlled at 24 IBU—enough to balance without overshadowing the seasonal profile. The body is medium and uncluttered.

pumpkin forwardlight caramelspice-balancedrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively dry, shedding excess sweetness and leaving a clean, slightly peppery aftertaste. The pumpkin spice notes linger briefly without cloying.

crisp, dryclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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

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