Though summer isn’t over quite yet, fall will be here before you know it and that means an influx of pumpkin ale. With that in mind, here are 10 pumpkin beers you might like to try and the ratings they earned at RateBeer and BeerAdvocate.com.

Southern Tier Pumking – “At first sip, a magical spell will bewitch your taste buds, yet another victim enraptured by the Pumking.”

Rate Beer: 98/100
Beer Advocate: 90/100 “Exceptional”

Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale – “This 8.0% ABV pumpkin ale is the mother of all pumpkin ales. It is heartier, spicier, and more “caramelly” and “pumpkiny” than its faint brethren!”

Rate Beer: 96/100
Beer Advocate: 88/100 “Good”

Elysian Night Owl Pumpkin Ale – “A very drinkable pumpkin ale—brewed with seven and a half pounds of pumpkin per barrel and spiced in conditioning with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice.”

Rate Beer: 92/100
Beer Advocate: 87/100 “Good”

Dogfish Punkin Ale – “A full-bodied brown ale with smooth hints of pumpkin and brown sugar. We brew our Punkin Ale with pumpkin meat, organic brown sugar and spices.”

Rate Beer: 90/100
Beer Advocate: 88/100 “Good”

Flying Dog The Fear Imperial Pumpkin Ale – “Brewed with local pumpkin puree and a secret blend of spices, The Fear has bold pumpkin pie flavor complemented by graham cracker and chocolate notes.”

Rate Beer: 87/100
Beer Advocate: 83/100 “Good”

Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale – “Deep roasted malts, including a smoked malt, lend a distinct roasted character while traditional pumpkin pie spices give the beer a subtle spice note.”

Rate Beer: 87/100
BeerAdvocate: 83/100 “Good”

Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale – “Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale is our homage to the craft and heritage of America’s brewers.”

Rate Beer: 72/100
Beer Advocate: 85/100 “Good”

Post Road Pumpkin Ale – “Hundreds of pounds of pumpkins are blended into the mash of each batch, creating a beer with an orange amber color, warm pumpkin aroma, biscuity malt center, and crisp finish.”

Rate Beer: 50/100
Beer Advocate: 81/100 “Good”

Shipyard Pumpkin Head Ale – “a crisp, refreshing wheat ale with delightful aromatics and subtle spiced flavor.”

Rate Beer: 32/100
Beer Advocate: 66/100 “Poor”

Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale – “Harvest Pumpkin Ale is crafted with pumpkin and spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice for a taste you’ll want to fall right into.”

Rate Beer: 22/100
Beer Advocate: 71/100 “Average”

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