I got the beer team together about a month ago to brew a pumpkin ale. We decided to use whole pumpkins and roast them ourselves instead of canned. The results were fantastic! I am very proud of this brew. Here's a review and a few photos. Enjoy!
Appearance: Golden yellow color. Very bright and warm. Evokes thoughts of harvest. Thin, off-white head that rapidly dissipates leaving little lacing.
Aroma: Lots of spices shine through. Strong aroma of nutmeg and warm cinnamon. Also a slight nuttiness and a creamy smell present (possibly due to lactose). Warm fruity notes also present.
Taste: Complex. Starts out sweet and slightly sour. Some caramel flavor comes through (would be worth bumping up when we give this another go - possibly more Crystal malt). Spices present on the back end of the taste. Neutral malt backbone present throughout, which works quite well.
Mouthfeel: Medium-high carbonation level. Lactose gives slightly velvety feeling at start, which is cleaned up by effervescence.
Overall, a great beer! I am very satisfied with this one. It is going into my hall of fame.
