I think my tastes have matured. Last year, I started to play with the idea of ‘I-love-October-so-much-I-should-learn-to-drink-seasonal-beers.’ It went a little something like this… #insta #throwbacktuesday
I didn’t know what I was doing or where to find craft beers outside of Martin’s Build-A-Pack section. Thankfully this year I searched high and low for new brews. (Okay, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and Hagerstown don’t qualify for an extensive search but I was able to muster up 31 pumpkin beers in only three cities.) Regardless, I’ve learned a lot about what I like and don’t like when it comes to beer in general. I’ve been grateful to take this time to share my opinions with the blog-o-sphere and hope you’ve enjoyed this journey so far. Before I get too mushy, let’s dive into tonight’s beer…
Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company Pumpkin Hunter Ale
Produced in Lexington, Virginia. ABV: 5.1%. Described on the website as: “This frighteningly delicious ale is orange amber in color with subtle pumpkin sweetness. Enjoy the warming flavor and aroma of pumpkin pie in a glass. You’ll lose your head over this one!”
My opinion? I’m always pleased to drink a local beer and this is no exception. This pumpkin ale is light and crisp, making it very drinkable. The pumpkin and pumpkin spices are minimal but it still makes for a nice seasonal beer. Nothing super special about this one but I would drink again given the opportunity. It’s a 7.
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