Dan switches back into fall seasonal mode with Talea Beer Basically Pumpkin, a straight-forward (basic), pumpkin-spice autumn ale.

STYLE: Autumn Ale (Pumpkin/Yam Beer)
INGREDIENTS: Custom blend of “Pumpkin Pie” spices from Burlap and Barrel
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: N/A
AVAILABILITY: 16 oz. cans/Draft (Seasonal)

Stats above taken from the brewery’s can and website.

Deep, dark amber with a pencil-width, red-hued/off-white head.

Spice hits straight away, with nutmeg leading with allspice, cinnamon, and clove following.

Pumpkin spice continues on the palate with an essence of pumpkin hinting in the malt bill.

Fairly light-bodied but with a smooth, coating mouthfeel.

This is super tasty and approachable…one you can definitely stock for your autumnal festivities. Pairing-wise, dessert with ice cream etc. would all work, while various spiced chicken or lighter meat dishes could work.

Cheers and remember:

Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.

All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers

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