The brewery: Heavy Seas Beer, Halethorpe, Maryland
Description (from the website): "Great’er Pumpkin is a bold, seasonal ale that brings together the rich flavors of pumpkin and autumn spices in perfect harmony. Brewed with real pumpkin and a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, this beer offers a warm, spiced aroma and a smooth, full-bodied taste. The malt sweetness complements the earthy pumpkin flavors, while a subtle hop bitterness balances the richness, creating a well-rounded and satisfying brew. Bourbon barrel aging enhances the profile with notes of oak, vanilla, and bourbon, making it the ideal choice for those who enjoy the flavors of fall in a beer that’s both flavorful and comforting."
Would I buy it again? This is very good — it's got that deep flavor that comes from the bourbon barrel aging process, it's got pumpkin and cinnamon, it's heavy but still relatively pleasant to drink. I have no complaints about this beer, and if the price was right, I probably would buy it again. That said, I am missing the maple syrup that the Southern Tier imperial pumpkin beer I had last month possessed. That flavor really completed the pumpkin beer profile. Of course, not every heavy pumpkin beer needs maple flavoring, but while this beer is quite good, it's lacking that X factor to make it great.
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