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Hardywood Farmhouse Pumpkin

Beer style: 
Wallonian-style Farmhouse Ale Brewed with Pumpkin and Spice

Brewed in the style of the farmhouse ales of Belgium's southern countryside, Hardywood Farmhouse Pumpkin utilizes a blend of rye, wheat and barley in the grain bill, earthy flavoring hops and a classic saison yeast. Ripe, flame roasted Virginia sugar pumpkins and brown sugar provide a hearty backbone to this 8.5% ABV beer. Freshly ground Ceylon cinnamon, whole Grenada nutmeg, whole Madagascar clove and whole allspice harmonize with pounds of freshly sliced organic ginger root.

A beautiful hue of autumn russet, Hardywood Farmhouse Pumpkin displays a voluminous head, with a bouquet of aromatic fresh spice. Medium to full in body, this ale offers a balanced flavor of caramelized pumpkin and pie spices, with a lingering finish laced with a hint of fresh ginger.

Sugar pumpkins came from the Farm to Family Market on Mechanicsville Turnpike and from the Village Garden. Peruvian organic ginger came from Ellwood Thompsons Local Market in Carytown. Pumpkin Pie Spice came from C.F. Sauer, right around the corner from Hardywood. Whole Ceylon cinnamon, whole Grenada nutmeg, whole Madagascar cloves and whole allspice came from Penzys Spices in Carytown. All are local Richmond businesses.

Best with: 

Hardywood Farmhouse Pumpkin pairs beautifully with game birds, particularly quail, dove, and turkey - preferably fried. A great accompaniment to butternut squash soup or oven baked yams, Farmhouse Pumpkin is also right at home with spiced pies, especially bourbon pecan pie, apple pie and, of course, pumpkin pie with fresh whipped cream.

Strength (ABV): 
8.5 % ABV
Color (SRM): 
18 °L
Bitterness (IBU): 
21 IBUs
Availability: 
Late fall
Next release date: 
Sat, 10/06/2012 - 10:00am
Package: 
1/6 bbl (5.1 gal) keg
12 x 750 ml bottles
Category: 
Reserve Series beer
First release date: 
October 2011
Hardywood Farmhouse Pumpkin - In the Making
Description: 

Preparing to brew Hardywood Farmhouse Pumpkin, a Wallonian-style farmhouse ale with local Virginia pumpkins and fresh spice.

UPC: 
8 56718 00301 3

Comments

Mark Sutton's picture

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 11:14pm — Mark Sutton (not verified)
I've made several pumpkin beers in the past, but this is the first I've seen to incorporate rye malt. Now that I think of it, this makes perfect sense. Can't wait to try this beer!
vegan's picture

Thu, 11/10/2011 - 7:53pm — vegan (not verified)
is this beer vegan?
Nolan's picture

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 4:34pm — Nolan (not verified)
My wife and I enjoyed this as our Thanksgiving dessert. Paula Dean couldn't have done it better! A rich pumpkin ale perfectly crafted.
Matt's picture

Wed, 10/17/2012 - 8:16pm — Matt (not verified)
What an amazing brew! Nicely done.
derek's picture

Sun, 10/21/2012 - 4:42pm — derek (not verified)
I tried this beer today for the first time. My description would be of a thick, golden Belgian with light hints of pumpkin and a light clove finish. I personally enjoy more pumpkin and spice in a pumpkin ale, but overall very enjoyable.

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