Pumpkinator

◎ Aussehen

Deep black body with minimal light transmission, characteristic of a full-bodied imperial stout. A dense, tan head builds with a pour and exhibits good retention, leaving fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with layered spice notes—clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon prominent from the pumpkin and spice additions. Beneath runs a warm, sweet undercurrent of molasses and caramel malt, with roasted grain and cocoa adding complexity. Hop presence is restrained, allowing the adjuncts to dominate the aromatic profile.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is rich and full-bodied, with pumpkin and brown sugar sweetness balanced by the roasted character of black and caramel malts. Mid-palate displays warming spice and cocoa notes, with underlying dark fruit complexity. Bitterness is gentle at 34 IBU, providing structure without assertiveness; Cascade and Liberty hops lend subtle herbal background rather than hop-forward bite. The 10.3% ABV adds a warming alcohol note in the finish.

◑ Abgang

The finish is long and warming, with spice lingering on the palate alongside residual molasses sweetness. Alcohol warmth persists without harshness, and a dry, roasted aftertaste emerges as the beer fades.