My wife and I were sitting around earlier today, and since the weather cleared and there was nothing on the docket, we did what any beer loving couple would do; we grabbed a mixed sixer over at Al's.
Breckenridge Brewery Regal Double Pilsner Small Batch Series 7% ABV- pours a yellow gold with almost no head at all. It's hearty build of malt is similar to other big beers and the hoppiness crashes through like an IPA but keeping a crisp pilsner flavor all the way through. It is a nice warming brew, and goes down smooth.
Shipyard Brewing Company Pumpkinhead Ale 5.1% ABV- this beer pours a very light gold, almost oddly so. The head dissipates within minutes, and carbonation seems to be low. First impression is the smell that is literally pumpkin pie. The flavor is nothing short of a fork full of sweet homemade pumpkin. Sweet and full of body, it would be perfect companion for dessert at Thanksgiving. I may pick up a six pack for that exact purpose.
We had a few others, but nothing out of the ordinary. I did indulge in my first Sam Adam's Oktoberfest of the year. As usual, Jim never disappoints.
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