Post Road Pumpkin Ale

When you feel that first nip of fall in the air you know that Pumpkin Ale time is right around the corner!  Post Road Pumpkin Ale is a mild brew in most all respects, yet exemplifies the style quite well. The quickly dissipating head of this very clear amber-gold brew falls away to reveal aromas of the typical spices that you’d expect in the style – cinnamon, clove and nutmeg – along with a pumpkin/gourd-like note in the background. Similar subtle characters are noted in the flavor, with a light caramel sweetness coming through as well. The hop character is very subtle, as expected, and the body and carbonation are both quite light. The overall impression is that of a pumpkin and spice-infused blonde ale. The brew is quite refreshing and would be easily quaffable as a fitting treat on those long leaf-raking days in the fall.