Small Patch Pumpkin Harvest Ale
Poured into a pint glass. Reviewed alongside New Holland Ichabod Ale. A: Very dark amber with one-finger, off-white, creamy head that lasted a couple of minutes. No lacing. S: Roasted malt. Molasses. Very little pumpkin. T: Moderate sweetness and moderate hop bitterness. Caramel and molasses. More of a roasted flavor. Not what I was expecting from a pumpkin ale. Interesting though. M: Medium bodied with soft carbonation. Silky. O: I have mixed feelings here. The head was definitely disappointing, and the nose was way too mild, but the flavor was interesting and the mouthfeel wasn't bad. Average overall. Because of the molasses, I can't really compare it to the Ichabod Ale.