Favorite Pumpkin Ale looking forward to?

sprague11 · Post by **sprague11** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:07 pm

Lots of Pumking in Aurora - I'll be cracking one open tonight

kwjd · Post by **kwjd** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 4:27 pm

Garthicus wrote:I just grabbed the last 2 bottles of Pumking @ the St.Lawrence Market LCBO

I think there were more in the back. I grabbed a few there at about 2pm today and there were several still on the shelf. Excited to finally try it.

biegaman · Post by **biegaman** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 9:48 am

For TO based Towelers, I was excited to find some Grand River Highballer Pumpkin yesterday at Queen's Quay. Didn't look like there was many left...

kwjd · Post by **kwjd** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 2:45 pm

biegaman wrote:For TO based Towelers, I was excited to find some Grand River Highballer Pumpkin yesterday at Queen's Quay. Didn't look like there was many left...

I grabbed the last of them on the shelf today (in case anyone was planning on making a trip there just for them).

pootz · Post by **pootz** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:06 pm

Love the Pumking...there is something sythetic about huge flavor engineered beers like this but, dammit this just works! Like a liquid slice of pumpkin pie...nutty baked pastry tastes and all...freaky!

heebes · Post by **heebes** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:15 pm

very happy to find the Pumking at my rural local!
that and nasty habit, gonna cut a slice here soon...

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:56 am

Was happy to find Pumpking at my local bo. But was unhappy with the beer. This was a complete mess. Almost no aroma except some pumpkin flesh and tortilla chips.
Tasted sweet, of roasted pumpkin flesh, no spices, corn bread and tortilla chips........a bit of bittering hops towards the finish.

Cratez can agree, this one is certainly a disappointment. We shared the beer and both struggled to finish half a bottle each.

Timmy · Post by **Timmy** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 7:51 am

Found Pumking to be almost eggnog like in flavour. Still enjoyed it however.

Didn't like the St. Ambroise at all....it's very sweet and reminded me of a cola.

So far my favs this year(and the only other ones I tried) were GR Highballer, GL Pumpkin and Taps Brewing Pumpkin Pie.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:53 am

Pumking is great. A bit strong at first, but the ABV and flavorings give it a real texture and a nice kick. I enjoyed it more the second time I picked it up.

irishkyle21 · Post by **irishkyle21** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:29 pm

I enjoy Pumking but like a few of the big beers from Southern Tier I would rather split the bottle with someone.

heebes · Post by **heebes** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 4:33 pm

same here, Pumking to me was pretty tops as far as the style. beats any ON offering i've tried...that said, the bomber style is a bit much.

midlife crisis · Post by **midlife crisis** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 4:42 pm

I'm with Steelback; didn't care for Pumking at all. These special ST beers are quite unique and not to everyone's taste I guess. I found I couldn't drink more than a small glass of the Creme Brulee as well. On the other hand, I loved the Choklat.

Yapper · Post by **Yapper** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:49 pm

Finally, I thought i was the only person who didnt like PUMKING. Thought my taste buds were broken. Ive tried it the last 2 years, forcing it down.
Love pumpkin beers though.
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cannondale · Post by **cannondale** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:06 pm

My first impression of ST Pumking was that they must add either an aqueous pumpkin extract or spray-dried pumpkin powder post-fermentation. I can't think of any other means by which they could get that raw pumpkin flavour into the finished product.

heebes · Post by **heebes** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 3:01 pm

although around here it isnt such, all my buddies and myself enjoy the Punkin the most.