Name: Southern Tier: Pumking
Brewed In: Lakewood, NY
Type / ABV: Pumpkin Ale / 9%
Bought at/Price: Binny's / $5.99 22oz bomber
Dennis: The aroma on this beer is pretty astounding, I've read where people say it smells like liquid pumpkin pie, but I think it smells a lot like a gingersnap cookie. Either way it's impressive as all heck, and so is the taste. The first sip is very strong, and reminded me so much of the chai that Border's used to serve. Very spicy and very good. I'd have to say probably the best pumpkin beer so far and the 9% does not hurt at all.
Jen: I am one of "those" people that thinks it smells liquid pumpkin pie. It is tasty liquid pumpkin pie at that! It has a very strong taste to it, that is of the fall/Thanksgiving spices: nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, clove... It ends with an alcohol punch in the face, but nothing bad. It actually picks up where a lot of pumpkin flavored beers leave off. It has that exclamation point that makes you remember it. Go buy this now, as it is an experience you will not forget!
Rating: 4.25 out of 5