A Pumpkin Ale Update

A Pumpkin Ale Update

A Very Serious Matter At Hand

September 2012

Carpenter's Point, MD

The season is short, just a few weeks so when the pumpkin ales hit the shelves, I have to get moving. My quest for the best pumpkin beer begins.

 Last night, I had a draft of Dogfish Pumpkin Ale and just about started to cry because it was soooooooooooo damn good.  I just couldn't believe the full favor of the pumpkin and the spice and the hops. It was delicious.   So I immediately went to a beer store in search of a case of this beer. The case cost $46 which exceeds what I will pay for a case of beer.  So I had to settle for a four pack which cost $10 (and also exceeds my price for a six pack of beer, let alone a 4 pack).  But I bought it anyway.  

I quickly drove home and put one bottle in the freezer and waited, in great anticipation, for 20 minutes.  I pulled the slightly chilled bottle out, popped off the top and gently poured in great anticipation.  I took that first sip and I flinched with a little disappointment.  This beer wasn't as tasty as the draft I had last night.  I took a few more sips and again, it was good but it wasn't GREATTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!.  I guess the favor loses something between the draft and the bottle. 

So now I am in pursuit of another bar serving the Dogfish Pumpkin.  I will keep you posted on this very important developing issue.