Peculier Ales 'Trial By Pumpkin' Brown Ale Beer, Colorado

Roasted malt gives the seasonal spice a substantial foundation in Peculier Ales 'Trial By Pumpkin' Brown Ale Beer. This 7% ABV dark brown ale layers coffee-like roast and chocolate-malt character with the familiar warmth of pumpkin spice. Its combination of dark malt and autumnal aromatics makes a satisfying companion to a savoury dinner or a small slice of seasonal dessert.

Product Details:

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7%.
• Documented Malt Components: Roasted malts and chocolate malt.
• Spicing: Traditional pumpkin-spice blend.

Sensory Description:

Dark brown in the glass, Trial By Pumpkin brings roasted grain and chocolate-malt aromas together with warm pumpkin spice. Coffee-like notes deepen the profile, adding a darker counterpoint to the seasonal aromatics. On the palate, the malt character provides richness while chocolate and roast sit beneath the spice. The finish carries that combination forward, leaving an impression of warming spice and dark malt.

Brewer’s Background:

Peculier Ales opened in 2020 in the historic Windsor Mill in downtown Windsor, Colorado, with founding brewer Nick Armitage bringing experience from New Belgium and WeldWerks. The brewery’s range spans traditional lagers, ales, fruited sours and richly flavoured stouts, reflecting an interest in both established styles and creative variations. Its name draws on an old ecclesiastical term for a parish outside the usual jurisdiction, an idea echoed in the brewery’s ambition to develop its own identity. Trial By Pumpkin applies that approach to a familiar seasonal theme through a dark brown ale base.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at approximately 10–13°C in a tulip glass or nonic pint, allowing the roasted malt and spice aromas to emerge as the beer warms slightly. Pair with roast pork and apples, mushroom shepherd’s pie, or a burger with caramelised onions. Aged cheddar, smoked Gouda and salted pecans offer savoury contrasts. For dessert, try pumpkin bread, pecan tart or a modest portion of chocolate cake. Keep refrigerated until serving.