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Beer 3 - Buffalo Bills Pumpkin Ale


Style: Pumpkin Ale
Purchased at: Vintage Cellar
What makes this beer different: Cool crisp fall taste of pumpkin!
Will I be drinking this again: Yes
Grade: B-

Comments:
Let me say first that I truly appreciate a good quality pumpkin ale; and this beer is one of the better ones I have had. Most brews in this category are just so-so, but this one caught my attention. Mouthfeel is thin body, crisp high carbonation. It is a much lighter brew than others, but the aroma it gives off is quite wonderful. That being said, the spices are a little too strong and could possibly muddle the taste for some.

This beer is good, but not what the smell would suggest nor what I had hoped for. Bottom line is if you like pumpkin beers, this is one of the better ones ... but it isn't perfect. If you don't like pumpkin beers ... well then you are silly for reading this analysis and need to look for another beer to fit your style!

Recommendations:
Combine this beer with a good spinach or crab dip, and sit back and enjoy!

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