My Favorite Six Beers of Autumn
It's the best time of the year, isn't it? Most would agree. I like the changing of the leaves and the crisp nights. I like putting the lawn mower away. I like firepits with the neighbors on cool evenings. But I really like the beers of fall.
My neighbor Matt and I recently picked up a bunch of October beers that we though we'd enjoy. After a really fun afternoon, here's what we though were the best of the best: (It's like Oprah's Book Club except cooler)
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Danny V 1Schell's Octoberfest
Combines everything we like about fall. Brewed in our neighboring state of Minnesota, this beer is much like the 2016 Vikings, fast and impressive start, but a mellow finish.
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Danny V 2ACE Pumpkin Hard Cider
A good starter. Crisp and refreshing after raking leaves. Also, a good sipper while handing out candy on Halloween night.
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Danny V 3Leinenkugel Harvest Patch Shandy
Heavy on the spices - especially nutmeg. A good beer - but like pumpkin pie, one is plenty.
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Danny V 4Abita Octoberfest
The hops hit first. It's a fine brew with a hint of spicy caramel. Great beer. Gets our "Best Artwork on the Label" award.
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Danny V 5Jacko Traveler Pumpkin Shandy
"Usually, when I hear pumpkin in a drink, I want to puke - but this is highly consumable. Like grandma in a glass." - Matt
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Danny V 6Zombie Killer
A couple of these could mellow Negan - and Negan needs some mellowing.