Pumpkin Ale - Big Woods Brewery

Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg combined with pumpkin creates a wonderful fall tradition of pumpkin pies.  The warm, soft, firm filling with a great crunchy crumbly gram cracker crust and just a small whip cream topping will take the hardest person back to warm childhood memories.

I do not like most pumpkin beers.  So when I tried this Pumpkin Ale from Big Woods in Nashville, Indiana I was left breathless with nostalgia from family get togethers at my grandmother's house.  This is by far the best pumpkin ale I have ever tried because it tastes just like a pumpkin pie.  

The last time I went to Big Woods I met a few friends for dinner.  After 15 minutes of trying to talk Brian into trying a sip of the beer he gave in.  Taking the glass up to his face was filled with dismay because he kept saying "pumpkin beer is not for me!"  I will always remember the look of shock as he set the beer back down, leaned back in the chair saying holy shit that was incredible.  Three days later in a text he asked if I knew where he might be able to buy some.  Needless to say I was surprised by the text because of how fervent a fight Brian gave to even taking a sip.  

Once again Big Woods does it again with creating a wonderfully crafted beer!  Bravo!

Repeatability 3.5/5 Not a beer I will drink all night but one I would gladly have anytime.

Taste 5/5

Appearance 5/5

Aroma 5/5

Overall 5/5

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Big Woods Brewery Review

I have been to Big Woods Brewery twice now and if I did not live a hour and a half away that number would be significantly higher.  Although the brewery is somewhat small and can feel crowded; those issues can be easily overlooked by the fact that they have fantastic beers and out of this world food.

Their Pulled Pork Nachos is now a must have every time I visit.  They smoke their pulled pork first and layer a hefty amount of cheese, bbq sauce, and other fantastical items that will make anyone have dreams about eating them.  I also had a burger their the first time I went and had no complaints.

As for their beers the two that are note worthy are the Busted Knuckle Porter and their Pumpkin Ale. The Busted Knuckle is their "flagship" beer and is well worth that title.  If I had one porter to drink the rest of my life it would easily be this one.  The Pumpkin Ale was almost as good as eating a fresh apple pie from Grays Cafeteria.  Which if you have ever been to Grays that is the highest of compliments.

If you enjoy nature, great parks, and small town America; travel to Brown County Indiana and partake in well crafted beer and (what has now become famous with my friends) the Pulled Pork Nachos.

Service: 4/5

Food: 5/5 

Choices: 5/5

Atmosphere: 3/5

Overall: 4/5

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