Klutz in the Kitchen

Dogfish head punkin ale

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Dogfish Head 2009 Punkin Ale (Delaware)

7% Alc. by Vol.

I drink Dogfish Head Punkin Ale every year, and the 2009 brew does not disappoint!  I'm actually somewhat of a pumpkin beer aficionado and I always find the Dogfish Head brews are better then the rest.  This year's brew is a reddish amber.   It is a sweet beer with heavy notes of clove and cinnamon.  The label notes that it is brewed with "real pumpkin, brown sugar, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg."  note, no mention of cloves, but really I can taste it!  Maybe my palate isn't sophisticated enough but I can't taste the pumpkin. Of course pumpkin pie tastes more like all of the spices you add to it then actual pumpkin.  The only downside to this beer is the price.  Whole foods is charging $11 for a four pack.  I bought two before they sell out.  I promise.  It's worth it!