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Dogfish Head Punkin Ale

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82
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
11683.4/5.03.39/5.07%87.8Lager glass, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Punkin' Ale is a full-bodied, spiced brown ale brewed with baked pumpkins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale is named after the annual Punkin' Chunkin Festival held near Lewes, Delaware the weekend after Halloween.
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 NJBeerman013 (771), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Dec 6, 2008  
Bottle. Pours an orangish copper in color with a plentiful tan head. The aroma is spicy yet sweet with just a touch of pumpkin. It is lightly hopped allowing for more of a Pumpkin Pie flavor to dominate. It does have somewhat of a tart note, but finishes heavy on spice. It has a light and creamy body with a spicy yet clean finish.


BillWyce (95), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Nov 30, 2008  
Fall ’08 bottling: poured orange-amber with a good-sized light tan head. Light aroma of malt with a mild spiciness. Smooth, slightly creamy palate. A slight hops undertone accompanies a mild pumpkin flavor. Spicy note lingers on the tongue. This style is one that is typically either loved or hated...if you enjoy pumpkin ales, this is one of the best.


 Steib (574), Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/58/104/514/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Big rounded carbonated head. Medium colored orange. Aroma is malty, no real spicy pumpkin aroma comes through. The flavor comes through nicely though. Creamy, just the right spices and of course pumpkin flavor. Ends crisp clean a little acidic. Of of the best examples.


 troopie (865), USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Draught. Poured very dark brown with thick off white head. Aroma of malt and pumplins. More pumpkin in the flavour, with notes of sugar and malt. Lasting pumpkin finish. This one does not lie about being a pumpkin ale. But although it was good of type, I believe I will pass in the future.


 jimbowood (950), Athens, Georgia, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/52/102/59/20
Nov 29, 2008  
bottle. Considering the fact that I pour out 3/4 of every dfh beer I buy, these things are really expensive. Consistently terrible brews. No good.


 oh6gdx (8838), Vasa, Finland
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Bottled (big thanks PilsnerPeter!). Amber colour, small head. Aroma is spices, hops and that’s about it. Flabvour is brown xmas cookies, some slight acidic fruityness as well as spices. As it warms up lots of pumpkin and spices, which also dominate the aftertaste. A very Christmassy beer, though not "made exclusively" for that season.


 tarheels86 (731), Washington DC, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Nov 28, 2008  
Pours a crystal clear dark orange or light amber with no head. Very low carbonation. Aroma is maple candy, cinnamon, nutmeg. Taste is less spicy and more earthy/herbal with a big slam of pumpkin seed, brown sugar, and hop resin in the beginning. Little touch of warming, spicy alcohol in the beginning as well. Mouthfeel is a little buttery. Aftertaste is roasted pumpkin seed. Overall nicely balanced wit the hops and thus not too sweet. Best pumpkin ale I have ever tried- but I’m not sure if that is saying much.


 badlizard (2338), Berkeley, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Nov 27, 2008  
Bottle from bottle barn. Golden brown with a fizzy head. Sweet spicy aroma and taste with a nice strong nutmeg taste.



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