Tommyknocker Small Batch Pumpkin Harvest Ale

Tommyknocker Pumpkin Harvest Ale has an extra ingredient than other pumpkin ales I’ve tried - molasses. It creates an entirely different pumpkin ale experience. This brew pours dark brown with a short lived tan head. The aroma is nutty, with a hint of roasted malts. The flavor is rich with roasted malts with hints of nutmeg, caramel and fruit. Medium body with mild sweetness. The pumpkin notes are mild, and comes through more as a pumpkin pie flavor, crust and all, no doubt a result of the added molasses. The finish is sticky, malty, and bittersweet, with a baking spice ending.

Overall, I really enjoyed Tommyknocker's darker approach to this pumpkin brew. The pumpkin pie flavor, as compared to the traditional pumpkin squash, is a creative approach that helps this ale stand out among other pumpkin brews. The added molasses gives this brew more of a Thanksgiving harvest feel, and would be best enjoyed during the colder days of autumn. 

The Great Pumpkin appreciates the molasses enhancement, and the darker approach to this brew. 

Cheers!!!