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RATINGS: 1379   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.76   SEASONAL: Autumn   EST. CALORIES: 258   ABV: 8.6%
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Pumking is an ode to Púca, a creature of Celtic folklore, who is both feared and respected by those who believe in it. Púca is said to waylay travelers throughout the night, tossing them on its back, and providing them the ride of their lives, from which they return forever changed. Brewed in the spirit of All Hallows Eve, a time of the year when spirits can make contact with the physical world and when magic is most potent. Pour Pumking into a goblet and allow it’s alluring spirit to overflow. As spicy aromas present themselves, let it’s deep copper color entrance you as your journey into this mystical brew has just begun. As the first drops touch your tongue a magical spell will bewitch your taste buds making it difficult to escape the Pumking.
2007 - Brown Label 7.9% ABV w/text & logo on bottlecap
2008 - Brown Label 9.0% ABV w/text & logo on bottlecap
2009 - Orange Label 9.0% ABV w/text & logo on bottlecap
2010 - Orange Label 9.0% ABV w/logo only on bottlecap
2011 - Orange wood grain background label 8.6% ABV and Southern Tier logotype in two lines.
2012 - Same as 2011 label 8.6% ABV, silver/black/white bottlecap.


wnewberr's rating

4.7
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
wnewberr (100) - Huntersville, North Carolina, USA - AUG 29, 2012
This beer really exceeded my expectations. Thought it the beer flavors would be significantly masked but that is not the case. Strong spice aroma with notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and all things that make up pumpkin spice. Pumpking flavor stong on the front of the beer, followed by brown ale characteristics, and finally spice flavors. Beer clarity is perfect. Overall this beer makes you dream of the fall.


most recent ratings

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Ed5388 (521) - Forked River, New Jersey, USA - MAY 20, 2013
22oz bomber. Pours a bright golden orange color with little to no head. that diminished very quickly. Aroma of fresh pumpkin, nutmeg, vanilla, and cloves. Taste is similar to the nose, but better. Closest pumpkin beer i've had to tasting like actual pumpkin pie. Flavors of real pumpkin, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and graham cracker.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
rougeau13 (1605) - Texas, USA - MAY 16, 2013
Bright clear orange-amber with an off white head and substantial lacing. This beer actually smells like pumpkin pie, and tastes like it as well, but with booze. Lots of pumpkin to go along with the spice. Medium bodied; a little dry. Very nice.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
kidmartinek (2453) - austin, Texas, USA - MAY 6, 2013
Ohh damn that’s good. I can’t believe its beer. Just what you were looking for in an awesome pumpkin brew. Man this one will put you in Fall on an unseasonably cool day in the middle of Spring in Texas.

3.9
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
hangunder (98) - Ontario, CANADA - APR 19, 2013
Rich, buttery, malty, creamy pumpkin aroma. Pumpkin colored, with a rapidly dissapating thin head. Similar to the nose, this beer tastes creamy on the palate, with the pumpkin shining through as well as a bit of spice (cinnamon predominates). Lightly carbonated and a bit light compared to what the aroma suggests. Alcohol is well hidden. Unique, nice take on the style.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
gEUS (587) - Linden, BELGIUM - APR 9, 2013
taken from notes - 750 ml bottle yasted at Sloshfest - thank you Jeffrey. Pours a weird kind of yellow-orange (coppery) with a decent white creamy head. Aroma of spices, a lot of cinammon, some nutmeg and cloves. Light body with taste notes of carrot & pecan pie (?!)... Weird but OK.

1.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 1/20
Cool_Bond (476) - Eskilstuna, SWEDEN - APR 9, 2013
Smells very strange. Yes I know pumpkin of course. Taste is really good but the taste is very off. The aftertaste is left for a while. According to me, this beer is undrinkable. This is the first beer ever I every had to pour out. I know many love this beer, but it was not for me.

4.4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
mikedR (362) - Gilbert, Arizona, USA - MAR 27, 2013
Incredibly good pumpkin ale -- and I’m not a big pumpkin fan! Strong spicy scent reminiscent of pumpkin pie. Taste continues this theme, with strong and spicy nutmeg, cinnamon, and pumpkin notes over a solid and sweet malty base. Spice notes linger nicely. This is just Good. Even the pour is orange colored! ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.4
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
TickerTerryDJ (635) - Redditch, Worcestershire, ENGLAND - MAR 22, 2013
650ml bottle from Cotteridge Wines.Shared with Steve,21st march.Good looking clear orange pour with small to medium off white head.Aromas of pumpkin pie and spices straight away making a lovely nose to this beer.The taste is just like the aroma,just like a liquid pie with a dollop of alcohol thrown in.Pumpkin and pie crust all mixed and blended extremely well with the spices which included clove,cinnamon and nutmeg.Extremely well blended and balanced and very very tasty and enjoyable.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
calebrum (41) - Saint cloud, Minnesota, USA - MAR 21, 2013
The BEST pumpkin stout to ever exist. Very bright tones, full of flavor, just downright delicious!

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
bnielsen13 (110) - Richfield, Minnesota, USA - MAR 20, 2013
Pours orange with an off white head. Aroma is pumpkin, spice, malt. Flavor is pumpkin, caramel, spice and hops.


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