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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Beer of the Week

The beer: Devious Imperial Pumpkin

The brewery: Fegley's Brew Works, Pittston, Pennsylvania

Description (from Untappd): "Amber-hued and expertly brewed with real pumpkin, pale, Munich, and caramel malts, this ale pours a frothy dark ruby color with enchanting aromas of pumpkin pie, spiced cookies, and nutmeg. A harmonious blend of ginger, cinnamon, clove, and allspice balances natural pumpkin sweetness, revealing rich undertones of toffee, squash, and clove. Finished with unique notes of spiced pumpkin seeds and blood orange marmalade, this full-bodied ale offers a sophisticated and delightful taste of the season, crafted with unmatched passion and quality."

Would I buy it again? I'm not sure this is what they meant when they named this beer "devious," but the taste profile of this beer is surprisingly restrained. I was expecting an explosion of flavors, but this beer is surprisingly drinkable and moderate on the pumpkin flavor. Not light, definitely not, but you can take a big swig and not be completely overwhelmed. But while I like this beer, I didn't buy an expensive imperial ale for a moderate amount of pumpkin and malt. So I would probably pass on this in the future.

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Beer of the Week

The beer: Space Monkey Raspberry Saison

Brewed by: Fegley's Brew Works, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Description (from the website): "Space Monkey is formulated to rocket around your palate with a 21st century complexity in flavor and aroma. Hints of lemon and pepper orbit around a raspberry tartness to guarantee a successful flight. Brewed with 480 lbs of raspberries!"

Would I buy it again?: As much as it pains me to dislike a beer called Space Monkey, I'm afraid that this just isn't my kind of beer. I don't think it's necessarily the beer's fault, I think I'm just not a big fan of raspberries, and this beer has quite a noticeable raspberry flavor to it. Considering how it's made, that doesn't seem surprising.