It's fall, which means pumpkin-flavored beverages are aplenty. Here, we recommend some alternatives when it comes to beer. To start: Märzenbier from South Carolina-based Westbrook Brewing. (6% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
It's fall, which means pumpkin-flavored beverages are aplenty. Here, we recommend some alternatives when it comes to beer. To start: Märzenbier from South Carolina-based Westbrook Brewing. (6% ABV)
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Though it's technically a cider, the Zombie Killer from B. Nektar Meadery is worth a try. (6% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Though it's technically a cider, the Zombie Killer from B. Nektar Meadery is worth a try. (6% ABV)
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Left Hand Brewing's fresh hop Warrior IPA is also not to be missed. (7.6% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Left Hand Brewing's fresh hop Warrior IPA is also not to be missed. (7.6% ABV)
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Left Hand is cranking out some great beers this season; its Oktoberfest is a märzen style lager. (6.6% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Left Hand is cranking out some great beers this season; its Oktoberfest is a märzen style lager. (6.6% ABV)
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Founders' black Imperial IPA packs a punch and is aptly named. (8.9% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Founders' black Imperial IPA packs a punch and is aptly named. (8.9% ABV)
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Xocoveza (pronounced sho-co-VAY-za), Stone's milk stout, is a limited run so get one while you can. (8.1% ABVl)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Xocoveza (pronounced sho-co-VAY-za), Stone's milk stout, is a limited run so get one while you can. (8.1% ABVl)
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North Coast Brewing Company's Russian Imperial stout is a great introduction to this style of beer. (9% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
North Coast Brewing Company's Russian Imperial stout is a great introduction to this style of beer. (9% ABV)
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The Bruery's Autumn Maple is a great fall-flavored Belgian style brown ale. (10% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
The Bruery's Autumn Maple is a great fall-flavored Belgian style brown ale. (10% ABV)
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L'Affriolante is available year-round, but it's particularly great in the fall. (7% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
L'Affriolante is available year-round, but it's particularly great in the fall. (7% ABV)
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Timmermans' Lambicus Blanche is a lambic/wheat blend. Lambics are fruit-based beers. (4.5% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Timmermans' Lambicus Blanche is a lambic/wheat blend. Lambics are fruit-based beers. (4.5% ABV)
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Lagunitas' Fusion 24 is a dry-hopped red ale, and surprisingly easy to drink. (5% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Lagunitas' Fusion 24 is a dry-hopped red ale, and surprisingly easy to drink. (5% ABV)
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Since there's no reason to overlook pumpkin beers, here are some we like. First up: Avery Brewing's Gored. (5.3% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Since there's no reason to overlook pumpkin beers, here are some we like. First up: Avery Brewing's Gored. (5.3% ABV)
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Weyerbacher Brewing's Imperial Pumpkin Ale tastes just like fall should: a baked pumpkin pie (8.6% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Weyerbacher Brewing's Imperial Pumpkin Ale tastes just like fall should: a baked pumpkin pie (8.6% ABV)
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Southern Tier's Pumking is sweet enough to be enjoyed as dessert beer. (8.6% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Southern Tier's Pumking is sweet enough to be enjoyed as dessert beer. (8.6% ABV)
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Mild and malty, Dogfish Head's Punkin is a great introduction to pumpkin ales. (7% ABV)
Fall beers to try (yes, some are pumpkin) —
Mild and malty, Dogfish Head's Punkin is a great introduction to pumpkin ales. (7% ABV)
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