I learned something this week: I am very basic.

If it means drinking delicious pumpkin ales in my skinnies and "you had me at pumpkin spice" tee from Target, I'm cool with it. (No UGG boots. Too expensive.)

Here are some of my favorite fall brews that you can find around Indianapolis.

Defallt

Taxman Brewing Co., 13 S. Baldwin St., Bargersville, or 29 S. Main St., Fortville, taxmanbrewing.com.

This biere de garde or “beer to keep” is all things fall without having a drop of pumpkin in it. The brew is spicy with hints of vanilla, French oak, cinnamon and local honey.

Availability: On tap and in cans now.

Katrina

Scarlet Lane Brewing Co., 7724 Depot St., McCordsville, scarletlanebrew.com.

Hello, Kat! This brown ale is strong with brown sugar and cinnamon. It’s a perfect fireside brew.

Availability: Now on tap.

Bier Brewery Pumpkin Ale

Bier Brewery, 5133 E. 65th St., bierbrewery.com.

The spot is known for its award-winning beers, and its pumpkin ale doesn’t disappoint. With 40 pounds of pumpkin and the perfect amount of spices, it’s no wonder they call it “liquid pumpkin pie.”

Availability: Now on tap.

Apple Buzz

Oaken Barrel, 50 Airport Pkwy., Greenwood, oakenbarrel.com.

Like Razz Wheat, this cider style beer is an Oaken Barrel staple. It flies out the door on release day. As one of the oldest breweries in the state, Oaken Barrel knows what they’re doing.

Availability: Tapping in late October.

Put a Fork in It Pumpkin Ale

Quaff On at Big Woods Speedway, 1002 Main St., Speedway, quaffon.com.

Who needs a fork when you can have beer for dessert?

Availability: On tap now.

Gingerbread Brown

Triton Brewing Co., 5764 Wheeler Road, or 915 Broad Ripple Ave., tritonbrewing.com.

No need to wait until Christmas. This brown ale is brewed with cinnamon, cloves, allspice and ginger.

Availability: On tap and in bottles in October.

Death by Pumpkin

Indiana City Beer, 24 Shelby St., indianacitybeer.com.

This well-loved beer is packed full of pure pumpkin, brown sugar, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and whole Madagascar vanilla beans.

Availability: Releases Sept. 30.

Cowbell Milk Porter

Sun King Brewery, 135 N. College Ave., or 7848 E. 96th St., Fishers, sunkingbrewing.com.

Tastes as good as it sounds: rich and creamy with a hint of chocolate.

Availability: On tap in October.

Elvira Pumpkin

MashCraft Brewing Co., 1140 N. Ind. 135, Greenwood, or 2205 N. Delaware St., mashcraft.com.

It’s so good, it’s spooky.

Availability: Tapping Oct. 3.

Harvest Moon Autumn Ale

Chilly Water Brewing Co., 719 Virginia Ave., chillywaterbrewing.com.

Spiced with just the right amount of cinnamon and vanilla.

Availability: Now on tap.

Daredevil Oktoberfest

Daredevil Brewing Co., 1151 Main St., Speedway, daredevilbeer.com.

There are a lot of Oktoberfest/Marzen beers out there, but this authentic German-style brew is on point.

Availability: Now on tap.

Chai Guy Milk Stout

Black Acre Brewing Co., 5632 E Washington St., blackacrebrewing.com.

The only stout on this list had better be a good one. This guy is brewed with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, clove, nutmeg and All Spice.

Availability: Now on tap and in cans.

Tin Man Imperial Pumpkin

Tin Man Brewing Company, 1430 W. Franklin St., Evansville, or 500 N. Buckeye St., Kokomo, tinmanbrewing.com.

The brewery has a new owner, but luckily, this beer is back. Beware: It is tasty but high in alcohol content, so slow down.

Availability: If Evansville or Kokomo are too far, look for this in cans at nearby liquor stores.

Autumntide Pumpkin Cider

Ash and Elm Cider Co., 2104 E. Washington St., ashandelmcider.com.

Cider with real pumpkin and spices.

Availability: In the tap room starting Sept. 23.

Cinnamon Girl

Fountain Square Brewery, 1301 Barth Ave., fountainsquarebrewery.com.

An autumn ale loaded with five pounds of cinnamon sticks. Does this come in candle form?

Availability: Tapping at the end of September.

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