If the pumpkin spice latte isn’t quite your thing, maybe these local pumpkin beers will strike your fancy. Celebrate the autumn season with these five crisp, aromatic Northern Michigan pumpkin beers.

Pumpkincrusha // SHORT’S BREWING COMPANY

“A seasonal blend of pumpkin, spices, and carefully formulated ale. Brewed with real pumpkin and spice, aromas of pumpkin pie are apparent. The ale is a light pastel brown and comfortably consumable.”

La Parcela // JOLLY PUMPKIN ARTISAN ALES

“Packed with real pumpkins, hints of spice and a gentle kiss of cacao to lighten the soul. An everyday easy way to fill your squashy quotient.”

HALLOW~GIVING HONEY OATMEAL PUMPKIN ALE // BREWERY TERRA FIRMA

“Brewed with pumpkins harvested from the Brewery Terra Firma farm and honey from Hilbert’s Honeybees along with fresh ginger and other spices, this wonderfully complex and out of the ordinary pumpkin ale finishes clean and slightly sweet.”

Smash Face // HOP LOT BREWING COMPANY

“A delicious ale brewed with pumpkin and spice and everything nice!”

SMASHING THE PUMPKIN DARK ALE // North Peak Brewing Company

“A pumpkin brew spiced with cinnamon, vanilla beans, nutmeg and clove. A blend of oats crystal and dark roasted malts add a sweet, smooth flavor, as pumpkin and spices add a festive, autumnal finish.”


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