Great Lakes Pumpkin Ale

jethro796 · Post by **jethro796** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:18 pm

This year's version seems to have more allspice and nutmeg. A nice amber colour and finishes a bit peppery. I am glad they increased production levels so we can enjoy it right through fall.

midlife crisis · Post by **midlife crisis** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:08 pm

I don't have a clear memory of last year's, but I agree that this year's version has lots of pumpkin-pie spices. Quite noticeable on the nose and palate. I wouldn't drink it full-time but it's a very nice seasonal treat IMO.

Garthicus · Post by **Garthicus** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:39 pm

I notice it's called Great Lakes Double Pumpkin Ale on Ratebeer... is this one and the same??

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/great-lake ... ale/78845/

I picked up a bottle today.

JesseM · Post by **JesseM** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:54 pm

Yes it is the same beer.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:14 pm

This bottling is spot on and is my favorite thing they make. Horde six bottles & stash someplace dark and scary.

Garthicus · Post by **Garthicus** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:36 pm

JesseM wrote:Yes it is the same beer.

Excellent - I also see they took my suggestion re the name on the bottle

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/great-lake ... ale/78845/

sprague11 · Post by **sprague11** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:25 pm

Belgian wrote:This bottling is spot on and is my favorite thing they make. Horde six bottles & stash someplace dark and scary.

Bought several from the brewery and cannot wait to sit down with them over the holidays.

woodpecker · Post by **woodpecker** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:25 am

Reviewed by the Star:
Pour a pint of pumpkin
http://www.thestar.com/living/article/513306