The Brewery: Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. (Elmsford, NY)
The Brew: Pumpkin Ale
Availability: 6-packs & draft (seasonal)
ABV: 5.5%
Rating: 8.5/10
Location: Home
The Story? I stopped in to Fingerlakes Beverage Center to pick up some of 21st Amendment's Bitter American for a house show and to pick up a mix of single bottles for the blog. One of the knowledgeable wizards at FLBC saw me selecting a few Pumpkin beers and inquired whether I'd checked out Captain Lawrence's seasonal offering, stating that he considered in the ranks with Southern Tier's Pumpking... OK, you have my attention. Into the basket it goes. For the price, even if it's in the ballpark it'll be worth it.
The Beer? Starts with nice, lacy head that hangs around. Lots of spice on the nose - almost on the level of a winter warmer. Deep, rich amber color.
Taste... a big pack of spiced flavor fills the palate around a dry mouthfeel. It's like they stuffed a fully-bundled late autumn day into a bottle. Cool, smooth malty goodness, dried with all spice, clove, and earth. Lively carbonation on the tongue too.
Captain Lawrence hasn't disappointed yet and this one's no exception. Glad I took up that recommendation.
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