Just as the craft beer shelves seem bursting with Octoberfest beers (which is fine with me), here come the pumpkin ales. One of the most popular pumpkin beers these days is "Pumpkinhead Ale" by Shipyard Brewing Company of Portland, Maine.

First, here's a brief description of Shipyard "Pumpkinhead Ale" according to ......

"Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale is a crisp and refreshing wheat ale with delightful aromatics and subtle spiced flavor.

First Brewed: 1996

Available: August - November

Malt Style: 2-Row British Pale Ale, Light Munich, Malted Wheat

Yeast: Top-Fermenting English

Hops: Willamette, Hallertau

Color: Golden

ABV: 4.5%"

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