NFT: Pumpkin Beer is Here!!!

the final straw was trying to suck down a Weyerbacher at a 9 am tailgate. That was rough... I'll probably get one sixer over the course of the fall, just to try it, but I'll stick to Octoberfest's or cabernet as my fall drink of choice.

In fact, I went through a huge craft brew phase years ago as they were starting to pop up, but now I'm reverting back to Coors Light. I don't love feeling stuffed from the craft brews, and my brother in law is a strict Bud Light guy, so hanging around him got me back into the mass produced piss.

Are racing each other to put out the fall beers earlier and earlier every year. There shouldn't be a fall line out before 9/1. I'm still drinking Grapefruit Sculpin.

In comment 13084903 aimrocky said:

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the final straw was trying to suck down a Weyerbacher at a 9 am tailgate. That was rough... I'll probably get one sixer over the course of the fall, just to try it, but I'll stick to Octoberfest's or cabernet as my fall drink of choice. In fact, I went through a huge craft brew phase years ago as they were starting to pop up, but now I'm reverting back to Coors Light. I don't love feeling stuffed from the craft brews, and my brother in law is a strict Bud Light guy, so hanging around him got me back into the mass produced piss.

I don't like that pumpkin beer. It takes like chemicals.

In comment 13084907 aimrocky said:

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Are racing each other to put out the fall beers earlier and earlier every year. There shouldn't be a fall line out before 9/1. I'm still drinking Grapefruit Sculpin.

Pumpkin beer always comes out around the end of July beginning of August.

In comment 13084909 robbieballs2003 said:

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In comment 13084903 aimrocky said: Quote: the final straw was trying to suck down a Weyerbacher at a 9 am tailgate. That was rough... I'll probably get one sixer over the course of the fall, just to try it, but I'll stick to Octoberfest's or cabernet as my fall drink of choice. In fact, I went through a huge craft brew phase years ago as they were starting to pop up, but now I'm reverting back to Coors Light. I don't love feeling stuffed from the craft brews, and my brother in law is a strict Bud Light guy, so hanging around him got me back into the mass produced piss. I don't like that pumpkin beer. It takes like chemicals.

Agree. I've noticed the "spices" are stronger and stronger each year, and the beer taste is gone. Dogfish is the only tolerable one. I noticed Ballast Point had one out, so I'll give that a shot, but I won't go searching for anything beyond that. Nothing beats a great cab on a crisp fall day. I'm really looking forward to that.

Now you have me thinking about that beer. I swear it was like drinking rubbing alcohol. My wife liked that kind though.

In comment 13084903 aimrocky said:

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the final straw was trying to suck down a Weyerbacher at a 9 am tailgate. That was rough... I'll probably get one sixer over the course of the fall, just to try it, but I'll stick to Octoberfest's or cabernet as my fall drink of choice. In fact, I went through a huge craft brew phase years ago as they were starting to pop up, but now I'm reverting back to Coors Light. I don't love feeling stuffed from the craft brews, and my brother in law is a strict Bud Light guy, so hanging around him got me back into the mass produced piss.

I feel the same way about IPAs. Basically I'm tired of them and have downgraded to regular pale ales. Less boozy and less filling.

In comment 13084636 PeterinAtlanta said:

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In comment 13084612 RC02XX said: Quote: while crapping all over every mainstream brew. AND GO! As BBI turns. People like what they like and dislike what they dislike. I've had many a Budweiser in my life but I can't stomach Bud Light. I think it's nasty. Given a choice, I'll go with craft ale. I'm a beer geek, not a snob, but I just don't get the grapefruit IPA trend. If you want a citrus flavor, make an American IPA and add a lot of cascade hops.

I think that the Rebel Grapefruit is excellent and I haven't liked any other Grapefruit IPA.

In comment 13084496 Vin R said:

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Ok2berfest & Roadsmary's Baby

Try Jack.O Traveler pumpkin shandy if you like Roadsmary. I think it's better and loved the baby.

Most should be called Pumpkin Spice beers, as pumpkin is pretty much tasteless once it has been added to the mash and then fermented.

Without the spices you would have a pretty bland wheat beer.

If you want a more distinct "pumpkin" flavor, you should use one of the more
flavorful squashes.

Most Octoberfest beers are ales, not lagers like the traditional German version.

One of the best I've tried in the last few years was a lager made by Narragansett and sold 16 oz cans. Very authentic and true to the style.

Most of the American versions are too heavy and dark with a higher ABV

In comment 13086758 Giants2012 said:

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In comment 13084496 Vin R said: Quote: Ok2berfest & Roadsmary's Baby Try Jack.O Traveler pumpkin shandy if you like Roadsmary. I think it's better and loved the baby.

I've had it before! Very good