Wine Man: Transfer over, Pumpkin spice latte: Pumpkin ale is right here

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Pumpkin spice latte devotees will instantly nod in approval. Whereas fancy espresso drinks is not going to be this week’s focus, it’s definitely PSL season, and the pumpkin spice phenomenon is actual and wide-reaching. Which suggests it’s additionally time for pumpkin ales. Admittedly, it’s been a pair years since taking place the gourd beer path, so I figured it was time to verify in with a couple of seasonal releases.

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Fernie Brewing Co. Ghostrider Pumpkin Brown Ale, Fernie

($3.69 for 473mL can, #451821)

When it comes to greenback quantity gross sales PSB — or pumpkin spice beer — peaked as a specialty class a couple of years again. That mentioned, it nonetheless represents a major seasonal, with many breweries persevering with to create limited-release pumpkin ales. In Fernie Brewing Co.’s case, they use their First Tax Brown Ale as a base and add pumpkin and accompanying spice to create Ghostrider Pumpkin Brown Ale. Pouring a deep, darkish brown ale it options ample malt, nuttiness, pumpkin, and spice — with an virtually chewy, weighty mid-palate giving method to a brilliant, recent end.

Backside line: B, Pair with fondue.

Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Crooked Tooth Nitro Pumpkin Ale, Victoria

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($3.59 for 473mL, #332828)

Why chew your pumpkin pie when you possibly can drink it? Phillips’ Crooked Tooth Nitro Pumpkin Ale offers off critical pumpkin pie vibes, which is totally intentional contemplating the addition of nitrogen gasoline used to easy issues out. No joke, this beer contains pouring directions to completely admire the nitro stance — or “pour it laborious” to make use of the particular parlance on the facet of the can. The result’s a chestnut-brown ale with ample creamy beige head that comes throughout malty, full-on pumpkin pie wealthy and creamy, with complementary chocolate and a delicate spice underlay. Deliver on the stew or chilli.

Backside line: B+, Suave pumpkin ale

Longwood Brewery Full Patch Pumpkin Ale, Nanaimo

($4.69 for 473 mL, #134885)

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Then there’s the total pumpkin possibility. Or no less than Longwood’s Full Patch Pumpkin Ale, that alongside the best way from the pumpkin patch to the brewery and into the can manages to clock in at a sturdy 9 per cent alcohol quantity. This can be a fulsome Belgian-style saison redolent with candied fruit and spice. Fairly wealthy total, there’s a bitterness and spiciness that builds by way of the mid-palate, resulting in a lingering end that includes ginger, clove, and dried fruit. This robust pumpkin ale definitely slides into the sip-slowly class, ideally alongside a comfy hearth and an excellent e book.

Backside line: B, Monster pumpkin ale

The Swirl: Township 7 Grape Stomp

To totally admire wine it’s essential to get your toes soiled, or no less than stained. The right alternative presents itself once more with Township 7’s annual Grape Stomp. Going down Sunday, Oct. 15 from midday to five p.m. on the vineyard’s South Langley location, the Grape Stomp sees groups of six to eight individuals competing to stomp the utmost quantity of grape juice (costumes inspired). Crew entry for this fundraising occasion is $350 and features a bottle of wine per staff, stay music, and the possibility to wine a number of prizes. 4 competitors heats can be found beginning at midday, and at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and three p.m. Particulars at township7.com/assortment/langley-events/. 

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