Almanac Dark Pumpkin Sour

Name: Almanac Dark Pumpkin Sour
Brand: Beer
SKU: 67e415bc1603da1c3947e2fb
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.85 (9995 reviews)

Pumpkin Ale 7 º

Almanac Beer Company

Almanac Dark Pumpkin Sour presents a sophisticated marriage of seasonal warmth and bracing acidity. This Autumn Seasonal Beer opens with deep mahogany hues and a tan head, yielding aromas of toasted heirloom pumpkins layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. The roasty malt foundation offers notes of dark cocoa and singed crust, sharpened by a year of aging in red wine barrels that contributes vinous dark fruit and oak tannins. A vibrant lactic tartness cuts through the richness, balancing the earthy pumpkin sweetness. The finish is complex and lingering, echoing spiced pie crust and dry red wine.

Appearance. Deep mahogany to dark brown (SRM 30-35) with ruby highlights. Persistent, creamy tan head with fine lacing. Slight haze typical of barrel-aged and fruited ales.

Aroma. High intensity. Dominant pumpkin pie spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger—mesh with roasty malt notes of dark bread and chocolate. Noticeable vinous red wine character and charred oak. A sharp, clean lactic acidity provides a bright counterpoint to the earthy squash.

Taste. Initial impression is a sharp, refreshing tartness that transitions into roasty malt flavors of cocoa and toasted crust. The heirloom pumpkins provide a subtle, earthy sweetness rather than overt vegetable flavor. Integrated spices warm the mid-palate, while the finish is dry and complex with lingering notes of red wine tannins and oak. Low hop bitterness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a slightly chewy texture. Moderate carbonation provides a lift against the acidity. Noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth. Moderate astringency from both acidity and barrel tannins.

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