Comments on: Buffalo Bill’s Brewery Pumpkin Ale

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:53:57 +0000

@Jason – thanks for the recommendation! I’ve never tried the Wasatch – (or heard of it!) where’s it from???

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:01:43 +0000

Was not a fan of the Buffalo Bill’s Pumpkin Ale I had the other night. Really was not much flavor other than the sourness.

I highly recommend the Wasatch Pumpkin Ale. That one soared past my all time favorite Pumking! Also have Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin high on my list!

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:14:47 +0000

I’ve heard of people dressing up in their Wife’s clothes, but this cross-posting is just a whole ‘nother level of weird!
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By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:26 +0000

That’s funny, Andrea. Apparently Mike has a problem logging in as himself – he frequently posts as Nate over by us. He’s gotten better about it lately and he typically makes good points, so no harm, no foul, but it’s funny to see him doing the same thing here. Busted!

By: Andrea Reinhardt

Andrea Reinhardt — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:51:14 +0000

Yeah, that was actually Mike logged in as me, but I do enjoy that Autumn Maple (and I’m not the biggest fan of the Bruery’s selections, not because they aren’t great quality, just because I’m not very keen on spices in beer). Maybe it will be more accessible soon since the Bruery is so rapidly growing…

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:36:37 +0000

I wish I was able to find some of that Autumn Maple that Jim and Andrea had from The Bruery. I tried, but no luck! I think that next year, I'm going to lay off the Pumpkin Ales and focus on getting some Autumn Maple and stick to good Oktoberfests! .-= Scott-TheBrewClub´s last blog ..Beer of the Month Club =-.

By: Andrea Reinhardt

Andrea Reinhardt — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:02:01 +0000

I agree with Jim. Autumn Maple is one of the stars for fall seasonal beers. DFH still remains a good Pumpkin beer. I have similar sentiments for this particular beer, although I'd go a little higher on the rating. I think, for the most part, if people would stop making Pumpkin Pie beers and start making actual Pumpkin beers, we might get a decent one now and again. .-= Andrea Reinhardt´s last blog ..Sip with us Saturday: Review of Stone’s Pale Ale =-.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:36:52 +0000

The best “pumpkin” beer I’ve had this year wasn’t made with pumpkins at all, but yams – the Bruery’s Autumn Maple. It’s terrifically balanced and has no veggie taste that you get with pumpkin beers (even DFH’s, which I sampled back-to-back). I’m not sure if you’ve tried it yet, but IMO it’s head and shoulders the best autmnally seasoned ale.

I can’t find another bottle now anywhere, which is too bad because I wanted to serve it (really drink it myself) along with the thanksgiving spread this year.

Next year I’m going to stock up early!
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By: Scott-TBC

Scott-TBC — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:27:44 +0000

@Don, you’re too funny! A 3.75 is actually a pretty good rating from me. 4 stars are rare here, and 5 stars even less so. I may generally have low standards, but I’m pretty stingy with the stars. Still, its good to know I have friends even if they love weird pumpkin ales. I promise not to go all out next fall!

@Bob the Brit – I agree. I had their holiday beer last Christmas and it was too much for me. (Don probably liked it though)

@The Professor – Thanks. Don’s right though, for some reason I keep trying these beers thinking one will click. But they don’t!
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By: Don

Don — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:52:22 +0000

I’m sorry Scott a 3.75 doesn’t sound like an overwhelming endorsement. It sounds like Jims latest post about his go to (or more likely–settle for) brew Sam Adams. Again I’m sure you will drink this on Thanksgiving, and maybe Christmas, but even in your post on the DFH Punkin Ale, it sounded like you were trying to convince yourself that you liked it. Its OK man, you are among friends. We will see you through these dark days…
-Don
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