This is the first review for the Nationwide Pint Review. We picked Southern Tier Pumking since it's delicious and Kasey was losing his mind over it not being at 3 Legged Mare. We had a pretty big turn out the first time which will hopefully continue.
Jahi
A copper-orange color, with a small head
I was relieved to find out that it doesn't taste how it smells. The last thing I need is for every beer I drink in October to keep the reminder of pumpkin spice lattes in my head.
The boozy taste slightly overrides the pumpkin and spice flavor you can smell. There is also a distinct note of hops. It's a pretty strong ale, and probably not one to have with food. It's good all on its own.
8.5/10
I was relieved to find out that it doesn't taste how it smells. The last thing I need is for every beer I drink in October to keep the reminder of pumpkin spice lattes in my head.
The boozy taste slightly overrides the pumpkin and spice flavor you can smell. There is also a distinct note of hops. It's a pretty strong ale, and probably not one to have with food. It's good all on its own.
8.5/10
Jake
9/10
Kasey
I typically don't like pumpkin flavored foods or drinks. Pumpkin pie for example is disgusting. However the pumking is anything but disgusting. The beer pours a nice amber hue with a slight haze and had a good head retention. The smell is that of pumpkins what you would expect from any pumpkin beer. The taste is where this beer shines. The taste of actual pumpkin not an artificial flavor balanced with the spice of the high ABV and a spice that I can't pinpoint (nutmeg??). The beer is extremely malty which balances the beer wonderfully. This is the perfect example of a seasonal beer and has become synonymous with Halloween for me. In my top 3 favorite beers of all time.
10/10
Murray
It looks like beer, so I'll drink it (but the subtle Orange hue seems very appropriate for a serious pumpkin beer).
I usually don't like pumpkin or blueberry infused beers, but unlike most, this one is not too sweet and strikes a good balance.
Very fresh barley smell, like you would smell taking a tour of a brewery.
9/10
Tim
Looks like cloudy honey, looks like an unfiltered wheat beer. Small head, dissipates quickly.
Smells like an Autumn scented glade plug-in, super fragrant.
Tastes exactly like a slice of pumpkin pie, same pumpkin, same spices (cinnamon, nutmeg). Boozy, but in a good way, not overpowering.
9/10
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Final Score: 9.1
Controversy Rating: 3
Controversy Rating: 3
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