Stevens Point Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale

Omg. This stuff is so bomb.

- that's my review. So much flavor! Reminds me of the pumpkin pie ice cream from Baskin Robbins. On draft at Hi Hat Public House in Austin, TX. Get some! 

Dogfish Head Theobroma

A pretty sweet ale, with some hints of chilies. According to the label, it is made with honey, cocoa nibs, cocoa powder, ancho chilies, and annatto. I couldn't quite pick out the cocoa nibs and powder. Not sure I would buy again....not bad, but pretty sweet. Purchased from Spec's ~$15/pint.

Ballast Point Indra Kunindra

This is a Limited Release India-style export stout....whatever that means. According to the label, this beer is crafted with curry, cumin, cayenne, coconut, and Kaffir lime leaf. I was pretty skeptical and figured I wouldn't like, but boy was I wrong! This is an amazingly smooth, mildly sweet stout packed with so much flavor. To me, the coconut hints are the most prominent followed by a mild hint of cayenne,probably bc my pallet isn't used to the spices used. This was the last one on the shelves at Spec's. I would give it a whirl if you're able to track one down. I'm impressed! 

R & R Coconut IPA

I was sooooo excited when Chris tracked down this hard to find collaboration brew.  We popped it, and well, drumroll please: it had zero coconut flavor. We both agreed it is just a fruity hoppy IPA. :( bummer. I couldn't taste a single hint of coconut! Well, at least we were limited to just one! 

Southern Tier Imperial Pumking

I've been anxiously awaiting the Dogfish Head Punkin Ale....yup, you start to feel like you might have a problem when you learn the delivery dates of beer trucks at more than one of your local liquor stores, just because you want to make sure you don't miss out on a delivery. I gave the Harpoon Imperial Pumpkin a shot, but it was like pumpkin motor oil, not my cup of tea. But I gave this Pumking a try, and wow, amazing pumpkin flavor, lots of great fall spices. It can definitely compete with Dogfish Head Punkin Ale, and if I don't get in on any of it, i might be okay with it. If you like beer and pumpkin with a punch, give this one a whirl! Found this at my local Spec's, ~$8/ 650mLs.