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When Fall rolls around, so does Jack. Provided he stays away from marauding trick-or-treaters, this bright orange gourd-like squash from the genus curcubita (Thanks Wikipedia!) finds his way into the mash of this Flat12 seasonal pale ale. A special blend of Indian(a) spices and pumpkin shine through just enough to complement this slightly sweet and malty tribute to the season of hayrides and bonfires. Flat out fantastic. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
5.70% ABV
Availability Frequency:
Fall
Containers Available:
bottle
draft
Locations Where Available:
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennesse
Store/Serve Temperature:
45-54 degrees F
Comments
Bad Batch...Hopefully.
Pours a clear golden yellow with a finger of a white and foamy head.
Lots of pumpkin and traditional pumpkin pie aromas - the nutmeg is quite strong, and there is a hint of clove and cinnamon as well. Bready malts are in there, but hidden.
The first few cool sips were quite nicely balanced, but after warming up for only about 5 minutes, there was a harshness in the aftertaste - I presume from the pumpkin pie flavors. This harsh and drawn out aftertaste would last for minutes, and was - obviously - not pleasant. I don't know if it was just my bottle or if it's present in this beer particularly.
A medium body, but a slightly sticky, syrupy film left behind. Not great.
The aroma of the Flat Jack gives it a good amount of potential and I like Flat12 in general, but I hope that this bottle was just a one-off bad bottle.