At Barzini’s, the local grocery store, I spied a six pack of “Post Road” Pumpkin Ale. The package claims that pumpkin was a common basis in colonial times. Has anyone tried this or other pumpkin ales? (14 replies, last updated by DeeDee December 3, 2001)

Okay, I’m trying to track down a restaurant, bar, or shop in the greater Los Angeles or Orange County area that stocks, lists, or serves: Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale or Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale So far I’ve either looked in, or... (3 replies, last updated by ammoniasmith October 5, 2005)

I am friendly with the owners of Top Shelf and they have agreed to order some Pumpkin Ale for me. I’ll keep everyone posted when it comes in. Thanks for all of the responses! (19 replies, last updated by 9lives November 1, 2009)

Does the cambridge brewing company offer pumpkin ale in bottles at any retail locations in somerville? (2 replies, last updated by sarahbeth October 27, 2007)

Sunset Grill has 3 pumpkin ales, including the shipyard, currently on tap. YOu can get a flight of 4 beers for about $5.95 i think. If you’re looking for something which, like the Shipyard pumpkin, is almost “dessert... (3 replies, last updated by barleywino September 27, 2003)

My favorite pumpkin beer is the Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale. It is fuller bodied than most pumpkin beers, with more subtle pumpkin pie spice flavors. If you are anywhere near Boston, Cambridge Brewing Company does a great pumpkin ale... (22 replies, last updated by cannedmilkandfruitypebbles October 24, 2008)

So the rainy fall weather has me craving pumpkin. I live in Santa Monica, and I’ve made the rounds once already: Fritto Misto’s Pumpkin Ravioli Pumpkin Curry and Chandni Pumpkin pastry at Amandine Pumpkin Ale at the... (9 replies, last updated by Kitchenette October 20, 2005)

My brother is a Pumpkin Ale fan. After the good reviews posted on CHOW, I’d like to pick him up some. Where can I buy some close to Downtown Boston or JP? Thanks. (5 replies, last updated by Insidious Rex October 30, 2009)

I haven’t tried it myself but I heard that Westwood Brewing Co. has a pumpkin spiced ale right now. (6 replies, last updated by poppasmiths November 2, 2006)

Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale...a local brew out of Portsmouth, NH I’m not sure how it taste yet...bought a case last weekend from Kappy’s. Pumpkin Rasin Muffins from The Gingerbread Construction Company in Wakefield. (68 replies, last updated by fliss November 11, 2008)

It’s been around for many years. Dunno about the current iteration but it used to be brewed under licence to the US microbrewery that developed the recipe (Pete’s Wicked Ale? Can’t recall but the name was... (1 reply, last updated by carswell October 14, 2009)

Dogfish Head Punkin Ale or Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale are my top two favorites usually Im not a big fan of Post Road, I dont get alot of pumpkin flavor or spice. Ive never tried Southern Tier’s Imperial Pumpking, i will have to... (49 replies, last updated by HillJ October 28, 2009)

that time of the year is upon us again. brought home some imperial and some smuttynose pumpkin ale. where did the summer go? (29 replies, last updated by Pylon September 8, 2008)

totally agree on Dogfish Punkin and Smuttynose Pumpkin, for clean elegant flavor; totally disappointed by Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale - although so many people like it we found this beer unbalanced and overspiced (i guess... (23 replies, last updated by kenito799 November 7, 2006)

Anyone know of any restaurants in DC with interesting options featuring pumpkin — pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin soup, and the like? Also, what about pumpkin beer? I’ve just have Post Road and Smuttynose but neither... (20 replies, last updated by alkapal October 12, 2007)