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Rating: 75

Punkin Ale

Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery · Milton, DE
Variety: Ale · Non-traditional / Hybrid / Mixed Ale · Pumpkin Ale
Alcohol: ABV 7.00% / ABW 5.60%
IBU: 28
Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: Light Brown (Dark Lager) (17 SRM)
Added by Tom Watson
Last updated by Rob Hudson

A full-bodied brown ale with smooth hints of pumpkin and brown sugar. Perfect to warm-up with, as the season cools.

Spicy, Balanced, Amber

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  1. Review by Tom Watson
    Rating: 75

    Tom Watson

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA
    Oct. 30th, 2008 at 5:02 p.m.
    Comment:

    A solid pumpkin ale with a nice pumpkin after taste. I had it with a burger and tofu fries and it was delicious. I could also taste a bit of brown sugar and malt as well as the pumpkin flavor.

    Characteristics: brown sugar malt pumpkin
  2. Review by mikegee
    Rating: 70

    mikegee

    drank this beer from a Snifter in Miami, FL
    Jan. 15th, 2009 at 7:03 p.m.
    Comment:

    A good beer, but I was expecting a bit more pumpkin from some one like DFH. They get so bold with their flavors and I just felt underwhelmed with this one.

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  3. Review by GoldenChild
    Rating: 67

    GoldenChild

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Gaylord, MI
    May 30th, 2009 at 6:19 p.m.
    Comment:

    If your looking for a beer that taste like pumpkin pie look no further then this beer not my cup of tea. Has too much of a spice after taste to me.

    Characteristics: after taste pumpkin spices
  4. Review by scredsfan
    Rating: 76

    scredsfan

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Augusta, GA
    Sept. 6th, 2009 at 1:20 p.m.
    Comment:

    So far, one of the best Pumpkin Ales I’ve tried. Pours clear amber with medium head and plenty of lacing. Malty, spicy aroma.

    The taste has a lot more character to it than other pumpkin ales I’ve tried. Sweet, malty, and spicy - you can definitely taste the pumpkin. Crisp finish, though there is a slight pumpkin-y aftertaste.

    This one may be a little hard to find, but it’s worth the search.

    Characteristics: amber malty pumpkin spicy
  5. Review by Lobsterman
    Rating: 75

    Lobsterman

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Portland, ME
    Sept. 8th, 2009 at 1:38 p.m.
    Comment:

    I like this ale because the pumpkin & spice does not overpower the taste of the beer. I am not usually a fan of infused style pumpkin ale but this is balanced out nicely. It will be perfect to bring to a Thanksgiving or holiday feast.

    Characteristics: balanced spicy
  6. Review by Scott C
    Rating: 83

    Scott C

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Manchester, CT
    Oct. 17th, 2009 at 8:47 p.m.
    Comment:

    My favorite fall beer.

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  7. Review by The Cap’n
    Rating: 85

    The Cap’n

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Port of Baltimore
    Nov. 1st, 2009 at 8:25 a.m.
    Comment:

    Another entry in the Fall seasonal category is Dogfish Head’s - Punkin Ale. This beer was first introduced at the Punkin Chunkin contest in 1994 as a homebrew by Dogfish’s owner before he even founded the brewery. Since then, it has been released each year around September as a seasonal and, according to Dogfish, is usually gone by Thanksgiving. It is a brown ale brewed with real pumpkin meat, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. They didn’t list any information about the malts or hops, but did say it is 7% ABV and 28 IBU.

    Punkin Ale pours clear with a nice amber color, creamy off-white head, and leaves good lace behind. It has a crisp, malty nose which was very pleasant with no overpowering pumpkin aroma. The first sip revealed a crisp mouth-feel all around which became creamier as the beer warmed. The flavor is full-bodied with some complexity and presents hints of spice around mid-tongue with a pumpkin and cinnamon follow through. The balance of this beer is excellent and the pumpkin flavor is subtle throughout.

    I must say I have been pleased with this season’s pumpkin ales in general, although I have tried some that weren’t that good. Of all the ones I have tried though, Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale is right up near the top. Don’t let the 7% ABV or the fact it is a pumpkin fool you, this beer is extremely drinkable and I absolutely recommend it.

    I wish you Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

    The Cap’n

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  8. Review by Ford
    Rating: 70

    Ford

    drank this beer from a Bottle
    Nov. 6th, 2009 at 5:23 p.m.
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