Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale

This 5.7% ABV ale is brewed with pumpkin and spices and is from the Boston Beer Company of Boston, Massachusetts. The beer is brewed with 17 pounds of pumpkin per barrel.

The beer pours a deep and dark copper and amber in color, tones of brown heading to ruby, but not getting there. There is a large, thick and creamy head that is light brown in color. The aroma is Christmasy, cloves and nutmeg, and a tart fruity note, like cranberry juice. The taste is slightly sweet, smooth malt, some nutmeg-like spice, with some pumpkin, with a total effect of a pleasant pumpkin bread. The finish is moderately dry and lightly bitter. The flavor on this is more pleasing than the aroma.  The aroma seems over spiced, but the taste gets a decent balance.