The leaves are changing colour, the air is crisper… Tis the season for pumpkin-spiced everything. But I’m not really an Uggs and lattes kind of girl. I’m looking for something different.
This Thanksgiving weekend, why not spice up your life by bringing that something different to your gathering? A number of local craft breweries are offering pumpkin-spice inspired beers. Here are my top five. Some are only available in the taprooms of the breweries, but many are available at Manitoba Liquor Marts (who deliver by the way).
Barn Hammer Brewing – Moonlight Desires Smoked Pumpkin Saison
$7.49 – 650ml – 5.4% – 20 IBU (available at MB Liquor Marts)
Brazen Hall – Mrs. Oktoberfest South German Lager
$8 – 22oz – 6.4% – 25 IBU (available at their location only)
Fort Garry Brewing – Happy Jack Pumpkin Ale
$3.23 (473 ml can) $6.81 (650 ml bottle) – 5.5% – 25 IBU (available at MB Liquor Marts)
If you’re more of a growler/howler type person, you can also get Angry Jack Aged Pumpkin Ale
$6.56 – 946 ml or $11.62 – 1.89 L
Half Pints Brewing – Oktoberfest
$13.54 – 6 x 341 ml – 6.2% – 22 IBU (available at MB Liquor Marts)
Torque Brewing – Witching Hour Dark Pumpkin Ale.
$3.70 – 473 ml – 6.5% – 30 IBU (available at MB Liquor Marts)
