Gruntled Pumpkin Ale pours a clear copper color with a big frothy head. The aroma has notes of pumpkin and citrus. The first sip reveals and interesting seasonal ale. While most pumpkin ales are brewed with baking spices, Gruntled has strong citrus notes. The combination of citrus and pumpkin make for a very nice refreshing autumn ale. This brew has a tart/tangy body. Gruntled Pumpkin is very hoppy with a hint of mild spice, bittersweet flavor notes, and nice carbonation flares. This seasonal autumn ale really reminds me of a summer IPA, but with a pumpkin twist. The pumpkin flavor mellows after a while and nearly gets dominated by the big citrus flavor, but the big citrus flavor is delicious, so no complaints. The finish is abrupt, and the big flavor and body quickly fades away, leaving only a hint of the goodness you just enjoyed. Gruntled Pumpkin Ale certainly doesn’t follow the typical pumpkin ale standards, and i like that.
The Great Pumpkin likes that R.J. Rockers Brewing Company thinks outside of the pumpkin patch. It makes him a hoppy pumpkin.
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