Bring on the Pumpkin!

It's October 1st which means the start of all things PUMPKIN! Clearly pumpkin season started with fall, but now I will start my official countdown of all things pumpkin. What kind of things you ask? Well this month I will sample pumpkin beer, breads, muffins, cupcakes, ice cream, cider, wine, etc. So if you like all things pumpkin you will love this journey!

For the 1st day of this fabulous month I have sampled 3 pumpkin items:

1) Post Road's Pumpkin Ale: This was a yummy blend of pumpkin and spice. It was full flavored with a thick pumpkin aftertaste.

2) Smuttynose's Pumpkin Ale: Spicy aroma alures you to this tasty ale. A little lighter than the previous beer, this has less of an aftertaste.

3) Woodchuck Reserve Pumpkin Cider: By far the winner of the evening! You start with a simple cider taste with a lasting pumpkin flavor. Perhaps the best part is the pairing orders on the back. Not sure what to drink this cider with? That's ok, the turkey and duck icons let you know that this pumpkin cider would be perfect for a Thanksgiving feast. You can also pair it with squash ravioli, creme brule or cheesecake!