Russell Brewing Company Happy Jack Pumpkin Ale Spice / Herb / Vegetable at 5.5% ABV (C$5.99 at Quarry Park Calgary Co-Op, 650 ml, bottle date 18-Sep-2015)
Appearance: clear deep amber, one fat finger of fluffy light tan head diminishing gradually to a thin cap, patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: vegetal pumpkin and spices, nutty, caramel malt, faint woody. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, light tart. (7/10) Medium body, lively to moderate carbonation, short duration finish with some lingering spice. (4/5)
As pumpkin beers go, a decent example of the style. In particular, there’s both a noticeable vegetal pumpkin flavour, and a pleasant spice character. I wouldn’t go looking for it again, but I’ve certainly had much worse. (14/20)
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