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Post Road Pumpkin

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🌍 United States · Pumpkin Ale · One of 13 Pumpkin Ales in hopIQ

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%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best American Dark Beers→

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Post Road Pumpkin

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 Post Road Pumpkin

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, crisp, caramel character as Post Road Pumpkin will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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