One final fall hurrah

Well, friends, fall has come and gone (so quick, so quick) but this fine, arm weather we've been having in the northeast has inspired me to revisit one final fall brew before we delve into winter beers.
I love the "pumpkin ale" style of beer, and one of my favorites in Southern Tier's Pumking. Southern tier is a fine brewery, and this offering is no exception.
It smells like fall harvest, it's full of wonderful spices like cinnamon, pumpkin spice, vanilla, nutmeg, and just the right amount of sweetness.
No more can really be said. Go drink a pint, or three, while they are still around.

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It is Oktoberfest

Ah October, when a young man's fancy turns to beer. Or something like that.
Anyway October is here. Leaves are turning, if you live in northeast, the weather is getting a bit nippier, football is in full swing, and Oktoberfest brews are upon us.
I plan on drinking as many different kind of Oktoberfest offerings as possible this month.
First up, the best, at least according to my beer people. That would be the Oktoberfest from Ayinger, a fine German brewery. And of course one would assume the Germans would make a fine Oktoberfest, having invented the style. I think. Hell it sounds good, so let's say they did.
This is a fine 'Toberfest: Crisp, airy, just the right amount of bitterness, it tastes like a fall day. I can sense fresh grains, toasted malt, clean, Teutonic air. I highly recommend it.