Phillips Brewing Company Crookeder Tooth Barrel Aged Pumpkin Ale (2016) Spice / Herb / Vegetable at 7.3% ABV (C$6.30 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, best before 20-Feb-2017, acquired 13-Oct-2016, reviewed 13-Oct-2016)
Appearance: clear pale to medium amber, one fat finger of creamy light ivory head, excellent retention and chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: vegetal pumpkin and spices, bourbon, vanilla, citrus, woody. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, mild bitter, light tart. (8/10) Medium body, lively to moderate carbonation, short duration mildly warming finish. (4/5)
Unlike this thing’s little brother (Crooked), or its newly-discovered freak uncle they hide in the attic (Toothless) I’ve tried so far tonight, I’m actually pleased with this one. The flavours are as good as I remember last year’s being, but it looks slightly better, with better head retention and lacing. Bourbon-y, sweet, and slightly hot, but still lots of pumpkin pie character. I still like it. It might be the only one of its brethren I buy again next year, actually. (16/20)
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