Lakefront Pumpkin Lager

◎ Aussehen

Pale amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft collar of lacing that clings to the glass. The body reads as medium, neither dense nor thin.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warming spice—cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove—layered over a toasty, slightly nutty malt foundation. Real pumpkin flesh contributes subtle earthiness and candied yam sweetness beneath. The four-week lagering has produced a clean, composed character free of harsh phenolic notes.

◐ Geschmack

The palate opens with caramel malt sweetness and nutty depth from Munich and caramel malts, followed by a gentle roll of pie spices—clove and ginger dominate the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 11 IBU, allowing spice and malt character to lead. The finish is clean and slightly dry, with no harsh edges.

◑ Abgang

The finish is medium in length, fading smoothly from spice into a gentle malt warmth. A faint dryness lingers without astringency, leaving the impression of toasted grain and candied spice.