LAKEWOOD, NY – As the seasons shift, with the first day of fall now officially behind us, consumers are truly wildin for all things pumpkin. As brands across the nation are looking to tap into this “golden” flavor trend, some are looking to take the distinctive pumpkin taste and use it for a more crafted piece; enter Southern Tier Brewing Company’s Pumking Ale. 

Now in its ninth year of production, the company stated that this complex ale truly stands up to the memorable pumpkin taste which grips consumers each season. In addition to the obvious use of pumpkin, the ale is cultivated by fermenting the gourd with ale yeast, two types of malt, and two types of hops.

With an ABV of 8.6%, this ale is packing more than just a punch of pumpkin in each bottle, with a malty taste of vanilla and spices for consumers to imbibe their way through any traditional holiday meal. And the smell? The company states on its website that the trend continues with hints of pie spices, a buttery crust, and roasted pecans. 

The brewing company has even seen such success with the product that it is now selling branded goblets for the brew, and will hold its first Pumking Fest–complete with beer floats, gourd bowling, and rum barrel-aged Pumking ale. Southern Tier begins brewing Pumking in July, further speaking to the success of this national craze. 

Would I try this pumpkin ale and experimentally throw some whipped cream on top, for good measure? Yes, I believe I would; though I can’t personally say whether a beer-infused whipped cream ‘stache would be the best part of the pumpkin spice trend to aim for.