Pumpkin Stout Beer Poured From a Pumpkin

From BeerInBaltimore.com:

We’re going out on a limb here and guessing this is the first time most of you (including us) have seen something like this. Last night at Max’s Taphouse, they poured Fisherman’s Pumpkin Stout from Cape Ann Brewing Co. from an actual pumpkin. A select few even got to have their beer poured into smaller, carved out pumpkins. No, we’re not making this up! See the photo evidence below.

John Gasparine (wood craftsmen, creator of “The Star Spangled Banger“) was there and provided us with these pictures. He informed us that the event was pretty awesome and “this beer is awesome in any form” (we agree!)

“To set the record straight” John says, “the pumpkin was dry-tapped and then filled by pitchers from the draft system… so it didn’t really have any opportunity to pick up flavor or aroma from the pumpkin itself… but it was very fun regardless… lots of positive feedback from other patrons.”

Were you there? What’d you think?

http://beerinbaltimore.com/2009/10/14/pumpkin-stout-beer-poured-from-a-pumpkin/

Drink This Now: Fisherman's Pumpkin Stout

Fisherman's Pumpkin Stout

By Joshua M. Bernstein

Photograph: Jolie Ruben

Come October, certain revelers start heeding Halloween’s siren call, stocking up on candy corn and pumpkins by the bushel. But we care less about carving jack-o’-lanterns and more about drinking them, a desire satisfied by Cape Ann Brewing Company in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Since 2004, head brewer Jeremy Goldberg has crafted wonderfully balanced beers such as the Fisherman’s Brew, a smooth amber lager with a bitter kick, and Fisherman’s IPA, made with Japan’s relatively rare Sorachi Ace hops, which impart a slightly lemony character. But with cool, chilly fall settling in, we favor Goldberg’s ode to the season, the Fisherman’s Pumpkin Stout. Typically, pumpkin beers are strong, sweet and aggressively spiced—dessert ales that taste like liquid pumpkin pie. Instead of riffing on this treacly style, Goldberg decided to reinvent the recipe. Goodbye, ale; hello, stout. Here’s why: A stout’s inherent roasty, chocolaty characteristics mean it’s able to stand up to spices without being overwhelmed. Goldberg brewed his strong stout (7 percent ABV) with pumpkin flesh, then added a few dashes of allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon. These accents enhance the rich, creamy creation, which finishes with the flavor of pumpkin straight from the patch—not the can. Befitting the season, it’s scarily good. $10.99 a six-pack at Whole Foods’ Bowery Beer Room, 95 E Houston St between Bowery and Chrystie St (212-420-1320).—Joshua M. Bernstein

http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/bars-clubs/79398/fishermans-pumpkin-stout-drink-this-now

Time Out New York / Issue 733 : Oct 15–21, 2009

Fisherman's Pumpkin Stout Wins Best Pumpkin Beer

"Falling for Oktoberfest Beers"
by Rob Kasper
Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland

Oktoberfest is the most wonderful time of the year for beer drinkers. This sudsy celebration dates to the 1810 marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. In Munich, the Oktoberfest party starts Sept. 20 and runs for 16 days. In America, the revelry lingers well into October. Along the way, plenty of Oktoberfest beers - traditionally a Marzen-style lager with strong malt notes, nutty flavor and a crisp finish - are downed.

American brewers have embraced the fest and each fall turn out a number of Oktoberfest lagers. Lately, the fall seasonal brews in America have also included a number of autumn ales, and pumpkin-flavored brews. Recently, I was on a panel of eight professional beer drinkers who sampled all that Oktoberfest had to offer in a blind tasting... Read More

Best Pumpkin Beers: Fisherman's Pumpkin Stout

"This brew has pumpkin-spice aromas that are superseded by chocolate-stout flavor."

Fisherman's Places in the 14th Great International Beer Competition

"The 14th Great International Beer Competition"
Providence, RI

Light Ale:
1st place Cape Ann Brewing Co., Fisherman's Ale

Fruit/Spice: Ale
2nd Place Cape Ann Brewing Co., Fisherman's Pumpkin Stout