Pumpkick Ale, New Belgium's new fall seasonal offers a twist on a classic pumpkin ale: In addition to including the requisite pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, it also has a healthy dose of cranberries.
The brewery says the aroma is full of spicy pumpkin, with a hint of cranberry and even a bit of lemongrass. New Belgium added some oats to cream up the mouthfeel and the finish is quick and dry.
This fruity and malty sweet beer, New Belgium adds, is complex, but not overwhelming and has a hefty dose of crisp tartness, making it an ideal pairing for pumpkin pie this fall. It pours a rosy orange glow with light haze and cream-colored foam. Pumpkick is 6 percent ABV and 18 international bitterness units (IBUs)
“Tis the season for baked goods, so why fight it, just pair it,” says New Belgium’s Master Blender and Sensory Specialist, Lauren Salazar. “The cranberries absolutely make a difference in this beer and is another great example of how we’ve used our Belgian roots to give a traditional style a different dimension.”
