Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale
(Image courtesy of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery)
Back for the 30th consecutive year, Dogfish Head announced the return of its highly acclaimed Punkin Ale.
This full-bodied brown ale is brewed with real pumpkin meat, brown sugar, and a variety of spices and classic pumpkin flavor, the company notes. The 7% ABV ale brings a warm, slightly strong kick and each sip reveals layers of flavor and a crisp, clean finish — it’s a celebration of autumn in a glass, it says.
Part of Dogfish Head’s Art Series, a yearly collection of four beers featuring artwork by a singular collaborating artist, this year’s Punkin Ale boasts illustrations by Methane Studios. Known for their hand-crafted, intensely detailed screen prints, Methane Studios is an Atlanta-based operation made up of beer-loving, Ohio native duo, Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee. Putting the “punk” back in “PUNKin,” Methane Studios’ interpretation of Punkin Ale’s label artwork centers on an edgy Jack O’Lantern-type character, complete with a full sleeve of tattoos and a black cat sidekick.
“It’s hard to believe that I first brewed Punkin Ale more than 30 years ago, when it claimed first prize in the recipe contest at southern Delaware’s yearly Punkin Chunkin Extravaganza,” said Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head founder and brewer, in a statement. “As our longest commercially distributed brew, it’s always heartwarming to see folks’ excitement for Punkin Ale’s annual return.”
Packaged in 12-ounce cans, Punkin Ale now can be purchased in six-packs at select retailers nationwide.
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