Shipyard's pumpkin ale, boasting "natural flavors," beckoned to me, so I thought, "Why not give it a whirl?" The can, in all its simplicity, wears an orange coat with a black logo on the front, featuring a cheerful pumpkin silhouette in matching orange.
Now, the moment of truth! Crack it open, and you're greeted with a subtle pumpkin aroma, just enough to pique your curiosity. But here's where things take a quirky twist!
Pour it out, and you'll notice it's a charming medium-light shade of brown, with a modest head of froth—unless, of course, you decide to get a little adventurous with your pour! Ha!
And now, the grand reveal—taste time! Brace yourself; it's no shocker, but... it tastes like pure pumpkin. Remember when I said it got peculiar? Well, brace your taste buds for an all-encompassing pumpkin experience. No spices, no vanilla, no clove, no cinnamon... just pumpkin galore! It's as if they liquefied a real pumpkin and bottled it.
As for the texture, it's your regular, dependable medium-bodied ale—neither more nor less.
Now, here's the kicker: it's not necessarily a bad thing, but in this day and age, with the pumpkin ale universe brimming with unique varieties and brands, you'd think they'd aim to carve out their own niche in the flavor market. Well, they seem to have missed the memo on that one.
I'd award this ale a solid 3 out of 5 stars for its lack of originality. It's good, mind you, but it lacks that extra "pop" or "wow" factor. Cheers to pumpkin season, nevertheless! 🎃🍻
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