We’ve already discussed Shipyard Brewing Company’s Pumpkinhead and universally enjoyed it. This week we try their Smashed Pumpkin from their Pugsley’s Signature Series. Part of a special series of beers named after brewmaster Alan Pugsley, Smashed Pumpkin is a big beer coming in at 9% ABV. But don’t be fooled: this pumpkin beer is not [...]

This week we dive in to Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale from the Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company in Kiln, Mississippi (home of Brett Favre). The largest American Craft brewery in Mississippi (it’s really the only one), has managed to brew their flagship beer using fresh whole roasted pecans giving this beer a nice nutty taste [...]

Hoptober Golden Ale is a nice seasonal beer from New Belgium. Nicely brewed with 5 hops and 4 malts, this beer is well balanced with a creamy mouth feel. Hoptober is a unique twist on a traditional golden ale giving hop heads a little extra to enjoy.