We are already approaching the most important date of the month of October en United States but also here in Spain and with it, in this text we want to propose some pumpkin beers for Halloween. Yes, you have read correctly, in case you did not know, the tradition of the so-called pumpkin Ale in the American country it is huge. They are beers that they incorporate into their recipe vegetable most popular of the fall, which is also characteristic of the Deceased. A very particular brewing style with little experience yet in the Iberian Peninsula but with several brands that offer you some very interesting bottles to enjoy these days. Discover them here!
Fusion into an autumnal beer
The history of these drinks with that special touch of orange food goes back to seventeenth century, a time when the Anglo-Saxon colonies reached the so-called The new World. Creative brewers eager to establish their customs in American territory began to innovate until the pumpkin beers for Halloween they were a reality. Thus, as a result of that fusion between the traditional festivity of America and the love for beers, this beer style was born in the towns.
Little by little it became popular, although pumpkin Ale They are not listed in the reference guides for this drink as a type of their own. Rather they are included in the category of spiced or vegetable beers, like many other winter beers. This, specifically autumnal, has until its festival in American lands, organized by Elysian Brewing. It is usually celebrated on dates close to All Saints' Day.
In this American context, in Spain they have been gaining popularity In recent years, as some manufacturers of both craft and industrial beer have incorporated pumpkin into their recipes. Always in limited editions and launched on the market at this annual time, they are ideal companions for a multitude of dishes. Stay with the following names because you can surely get some of these chilling beers.
Pumpkin Ale from La Sagra
With a dense and velvety body, this is one of the pumpkin beers for Halloween more recent that has already gone on sale to drink this October. Its orange color and sweet, fruity and intense aroma give it away. Soft notes of Cinnamon and clove are steeped in your recipe. The one in which the most representative vegetable of the moment is not lacking. Its graduation is 6,5%. In the online store of the beer family you can already buy this Pumpkin Ale The Sagra.
Badum
This craft brewing company located in Peñíscola (Castellón) was one of the first to put a beer of this type on the market. Light color and very soft on the palate, its pumpkin Ale has 6% graduation. Currently it can be enjoyed with the seal that it is organic farming. Of course, the design of its label does not lack the characteristic pumpkin symbol also from other pumpkin beers for Halloween.
Naparbier Pumpkin Tzar
Although its name may give you a false impression that it is a foreign beer, its origin was located in Navarre and it is one of the beers of this category harder to get. With a very limited edition, the pumpkin Tzar it was created by three Spaniards who collaborated to market it under the seal naparbier. It is an Imperial Scout with pumpkin and also habanero pepper. Its graduation reaches 11,6%. Little joke.
Birra & Blues La Negra
Also from the Valencian Community but this time from Alboraya (Valencia) This dark beer emerged that adds large amounts of the orange vegetable to its recipe but roasted in the oven. In 2014 it was even awarded at a German festival and a year earlier it also achieved recognition at European level for its taste and quality. Therefore, the Birra & Blues La Negra created by Casto Gignorio is to highlight in this beer list.
Catalan Brewery
We travel now to Badalona (Barcelona) to introduce you to this Catalan beer with a current label closely linked to the origin of its star ingredient: the field full of pumpkins. It has a light and roasted profile with a 6% graduation. This is now temporarily available Catalan Brewery Pumpkin.
Mining Tardor
And we end with another native of Catalan lands, specifically from the Minera craft beer company, located in Girona. It is a beer macerated with pumpkin of the variety Peanut and is moderately hoppy. Its graduation is 6,4%. You can also buy this now Mining Tardor on its website.
In summary, you have all these options to enjoy some pumpkin beers for Halloween, as limited as the date of this american holiday so popular already in Europe. Pair your meal or dinner on All Souls' Day with this spicy beer.
