Brewed By/In: Otter's Creek Brewing / Middlebury, VT
ABV: 5.35%
Best Served In: Pint Glass (fresh from tap)
Characteristics: Amazing hazy orange color from the bottle. Builds with a little head that dissipates after not too long to a nice ring. Smell is incredibly reminiscent of Fall - especially with pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors. Pumpkin flavors very pleasing to the palate as soon as it hits. Medium body gives this ale a little weight to it but still easy to drink.
Food Pairing: Panini stuffed with carmelized onions, arugula, apples, and brie. (I definitely did not make that up, thank you Village Cup Bistro in Jericho, VT)
Overall: 9.0 - Honestly purchased this beer because my brother attends the University of Vermont so I felt like I had a slight connection to the brand but was VERY happy with the outcome. Wolaver's Pumpkin Ale easily surpassed my former love, Post Road. Wolaver's is stamped with two refreshing images: USDA certified organic and "Brewed with Vermont pumpkins." Not that I am dying to support the organic movement, but the locally grown? Absolutely. Better yet, comes at a great price! Happy (official start to) Autumn!
Let's raise a glass to finding our Northface jackets again, retiring our boat shoes (okay, maybe just me), and enjoying the outdoors for just a little longer. Slainte!
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