Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale

20120920:
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[20121115]

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Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale

Relevant Links:
Harvest Pumpkin Ale (Samuel Adams Website)
Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale (BeerAdvocate.com)
Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

A perennial favorite at our brewery Halloween party, Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale is brewed with over 17 pounds of real pumpkin per barrel, adding a full body and sweetness to this dark reddish amber brew. Deep roasted malts, including a smoked malt, lend a distinct roasted character while traditional pumpkin pie spices give the beer a subtle spice note.

Flavor: Smooth and roasty, real pumpkin adds to a full body and sweetness while deep roasted malts lend a toasty finish to this subtly spiced brew.
Color: Dark reddish amber, 33 SRM
Original Gravity: 15° Plato
Alcohol by Vol/Wt: 5.7%ABV - 4.4%ABW
Calories/12oz.: 199
IBUs: 14
Malt Varieties: Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, Caramel 60, Special B, and smoked malt
Hop Varieties: East Kent Goldings and English Fuggles
Special Ingredients: real pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice
Yeast Strain: Samuel Adams ale yeast
First Brewed: 2010
Availability: Seasonal (Sept. - Oct.) and in the Harvest Collection Variety pack