Oliphant Treehouse of Gourdor II

Here's one that's lasted a bit longer than they'd like at the taproom, and I was happy to help diminish the supply. Treehouse of Goudor II, ale brewed with pumpkin and spices. 7% Alc./vol.

Thoroughly hazed, dull brown coloring, slight head, soon gone.

Aromatics start shy, then slowly grow. Spices spill out first, followed by the sweet meat of the gourd.

Taste: malt-forward, with just enough hops for balance. Pumpkin flavor is there, but not large in the least, Spices are plentiful, though. A nice, warm, well-balanced seasonal ale. Unfortunately, this is not one of their more arresting offerings. And it gets harder to move it off the taps when we get farther away from Turkey Time. It's good beer, though, and you can drink it.