E-Malt.com News article: USA: Anheuser-Busch brings back for the second year Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale

Anheuser-Busch will kick off the second year of its popular seasonal beer series by bringing back Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale - a subtle, well-balanced copper ale with rich, full flavors and aromas of pumpkin, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and clove, PRNewswire released September 13. Previously only available on draught, this seasonal offering will now also be sold in bottles.

"Beer's versatility allows us to experiment with a variety of ingredients, making fall the perfect time to brew with pumpkins," said Florian Kuplent, brewmaster, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "When hand-crafting an ale like Jack's, striking just the right balance between the distinct tastes of pumpkin and seasonal spices is key to bringing adults an enjoyable beer. Given what a passionate following Jack's had last year among beer lovers, we're excited about brewing it for them again."

Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale is brewed with two-row, caramel and carapils barley malts and a blend of imported Hallertau and domestic Saaz hops. It is also brewed with seasonal spices and Golden Delicious pumpkins from the Stahlbush Farm in Oregon. This fall-flavored ale pairs exceptionally well with turkey dinners, teriyaki chicken, mild Italian sausages and pumpkin bisque. Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale can be best enjoyed in a tall, fluted glass, which allows the beer's full aroma to funnel straight to the nose.

"We already knew Jack's was a hit with beer enthusiasts when it was out on-draught, so making it available in bottles this year was an easy decision," said Bruce Eames, innovation manager, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "Now, Jack's can be enjoyed on tap with friends at the neighborhood bar or at home in bottles during get-togethers like Halloween parties and Thanksgiving dinners."

Available through early December, Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale is brewed at the Anheuser-Busch Fort Collins, Colorado, brewery and has 5.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale can be found on draught at bars, taverns, clubs and restaurants, and for the first time in 12-ounce bottles in six- or 18-packs at grocery and convenience stores.

Last year's quartet of seasonal offerings, Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale, Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale, Spring Heat Spiced Wheat and Beach Bum Blonde Ale impressed adult consumers and beer critics alike. Spring Heat Spiced Wheat was awarded a gold medal in the wheat beer category at the 2006 North American Beer Awards while Beach Bum Blonde Ale took home a bronze in the blonde ale category.


16 September, 2006