Brewed Awakening by Joshua M. Bernstein

Brewed Awakening: Behind the Beers and Brewers Leading the World's Craft Brewing Revolution by Joshua M. Bernstein
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A fun introduction to the world of craft beers and those that make them. A colorful and easy to read style and presentation. Many different brewers and and beers are introduced with many behind the scenes stories behind the brews. Great place to start if your new to craft beers or great place to bone up on your beer knowledge.

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Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale

I finally gotten around to trying this one out. I haven't been impressed with the few "pumpkin beer" I've tried so far, I've only tried a couple of others so you can keep that in mind but I was kind of impressed by this one. Here is my review from Ratebeer.com:

4

   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20

rjplumer (415) - Foxboro, Massachusetts, USA - OCT 31, 2014

A bubbly rich amber red body. Smooth nutmeg and pumpkin aroma that isn’t overwhelming but yet enticing. Has a touch of roasted malt on the nose too. The nutmeg and pumpkin are noticeable to the taste. Has a crisp apple like character also. Smoothness from start to finish as it leaves your palate clean and wet without any negative aftertaste. First "pumpkin beer" to actually impress me. Rather than slamming you pumpkin spice it is subtle and respectful to your sense. Well done.