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10 Best Pumpkin Beers That Celebrate the Flavors of Fall

Get them while they're in season!

Headshot of Kara ZaubermanBy Kara Zauberman
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There are plenty of reasons to love the fall: the changing leaves, the cozy knit sweaters, and for many, the return of pumpkin beer. Though this beer flavor might seem like a fad, it actually has roots in early American history: Settlers often used the autumnal gourd in place of grains to make beer. Today, the craft beer is so popular, you’ll find it on the shelves starting as early as summer. This year, we took the guesswork out of your shopping and rounded up the best pumpkin beer brands to stock up on before they sell out for the season.

Our Top Picks

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    Elysian Pumpkin Pack

    Best for Parties

    Elysian Pumpkin Pack

    $23 at albertsons.com
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  • 2
    Blue Moon Harvet Pumpkin Ale Beer

    Best Wheat Beer

    Blue Moon Harvet Pumpkin Ale Beer

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  • 3
    Shipyard Brewing Smashed Pumpkin Ale

    Best Handcrafted Beer

    Shipyard Brewing Smashed Pumpkin Ale

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  • 4
    Montauk Pumpkin Ale

    Subtle Hoppy Aromas

    Montauk Pumpkin Ale

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  • 5
    Blue Point Mother Pumpkin Ale

    Toasty Flavor

    Blue Point Mother Pumpkin Ale

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Because of the popularity of pumpkin, you'll find practically all types of beer available with this flavor. Varieties range from light ales to darker brews, sweet pumpkin-pie flavors, and even ones that have earthy and malty flavors. If you have a beer subscription box that features seasonal selections, you'll surely taste a few pumpkin beers. But if you want to seek them out on your own, you're in luck since most of these can be found nationwide.

You can simply sit back, relax, and crack open a can or pair pumpkin beers with your favorite fall activities. Serve them with tailgate foods or pick up a six-pack for an adult Halloween party or Thanksgiving feast. And of course, they make great gifts for beer lovers if someone's birthday is coming up. So go on and enjoy the flavors of fall as long as you can!

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Best for Parties

Elysian Pumpkin Pack

Elysian Pumpkin Pack
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Best for Parties

Elysian Pumpkin Pack

$23 at albertsons.com
Credit: Albertsons

Four of Elysian Brewing's best fall beers in one Halloween party-ready box is a frightfully fun party treat.

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Best Wheat Beer

Blue Moon Harvet Pumpkin Ale Beer

Blue Moon Harvet Pumpkin Ale Beer
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Best Wheat Beer

Blue Moon Harvet Pumpkin Ale Beer

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If Blue Moon is your beer of choice, you’ll be happy to know that they have a special release beer just for fall. This seasonal drink is brewed with real pumpkin and just the right amount of spice.

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Best Handcrafted Beer

Shipyard Brewing Smashed Pumpkin Ale

Shipyard Brewing Smashed Pumpkin Ale
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Best Handcrafted Beer

Shipyard Brewing Smashed Pumpkin Ale

Add some spook to your Halloween drinks table with this pumpkin ale! It features a sweet and spicy flavor and a light orange color.

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Subtle Hoppy Aromas

Montauk Pumpkin Ale

Montauk Pumpkin Ale
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Subtle Hoppy Aromas

Montauk Pumpkin Ale

Skip the PSL and reach for this pumpkin beer. It has subtle hop aromas that highlight the season perfectly.

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Toasty Flavor

Blue Point Mother Pumpkin Ale

Blue Point Mother Pumpkin Ale
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Toasty Flavor

Blue Point Mother Pumpkin Ale

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With a toasty flavor and a slight bitterness, this pumpkin beer certainly isn’t lacking in flavor. It’s perfect for game day (or any fall day for that matter).

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Most Traditional

Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin Ale

Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin Ale
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Most Traditional

Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin Ale

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This traditional beer is made with real pumpkin to create its spiced flavor. It’s great when paired with your favorite holiday dishes or tailgate fare.

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Limited Edition

Dogfish Head Punkin Ale

Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
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Limited Edition

Dogfish Head Punkin Ale

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Hints of pumpkin, brown sugar, and spice make this the perfect drink to sip on this fall. Grab it while you can because it's usually out of stock by Thanksgiving.

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Made with Pumpkin Puree

UFO Pumpkin

UFO Pumpkin
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Made with Pumpkin Puree

UFO Pumpkin

Pumpkin puree isn't just for baking pie—it's also the star of this seasonal beer. Real pumpkin puree is added to the wheat ale, along with warming spices, to create a smooth and flavorful beer that’s perfect for fall nights.

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Best Lager

DuClaw 31 Pumpkin Spiced Lager

DuClaw 31 Pumpkin Spiced Lager
9
Best Lager

DuClaw 31 Pumpkin Spiced Lager

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This medium-bodied lager is such a treat. It has a malty flavor with notes of cinnamon, cloves, allspice and, of course, pumpkin.

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Intense and Aromatic

Southern Tier Pumking

Southern Tier Pumking
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Intense and Aromatic

Southern Tier Pumking

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This copper-colored beer tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie in a bottle (or as close as you can get to it). It has notes of caramel and ginger and would probably pair nicely with a goat cheese ball!

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