KALAMAZOO, MI --

As early as August, some Michigan-made pumpkin beers started popping up on shelves.

With fall now in full swing, there a several seasonal brews to choose from, whether it be in bottles at local retailers or on tap at brewpubs, breweries, bars and restaurants.

Here is a rundown of just some of the variety of pumpkin beers, many of which should be available through November, from several Michigan breweries.

If we missed any, add them to the comment section below.

Descriptions came from the brewery's website, unless otherwise noted.

Jaw-Jacker

Description: "This spiced amber-wheat ale is our celebration of the arrival of Autumn. Using the finest malted barley and little wheat for mouthfeel, Jaw-Jacker displays a brilliant orange-amber color, despite the absence of pumpkin in the recipe. The addition of cinnamon, all-spice and nutmeg (in the exact proportions of our brewer's Grandmother's pumpkin pie recipe) creates a refreshingly spicy, season brew."

ABV: 6 percent



Available: Now, on draft and in six packs



Pumpkin Chunkin Ale

Description: Roasted pumpkin beer for "dark, smokey yet sweet flavor."



ABV: Unavailable



Availability: Draft only by mid-October



Gourd to Death Pumpkin Brown Ale



Description: Pumpkin spice and real pumpkins made in-house



ABV: 5.7 percent



Availability: Draft only in mid-October



Roasted Pumpkin Ale

Description: "Roasted pumpkin gives this brew a rich aroma and 6.1 % alcohol gives a toasted feeling. This balanced ale is brewed with a light amount of spice to bring in the flavors of fall. A perfect blend of flavors for our turkey and fig sandwich or our herb encrusted pork Chops stuffed with prosciutto ham and mozzarella cheese."

ABV: 6.1 percent



Availability: Now, on draft or in growler



The Pumpkin Series



Description: Brewery will be releasing between six and eight pumpkin beers, including Pumpkin Hibiscus, Smoked Pumpkin and Pumpkin Sake, among others.



ABV: 5-7 percent



Availability: On draft only now through late November



Twisted Pumpkin

What:

Pumpkin ale using all real pumpkins, according to co-owner Ben Fleckenstein.

ABV:

5.1 percent

Availability:

On tap now and in growlers

La Parcela

Description: "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."

ABV: 5.9 percent



Available: Now, on draft and 750 milliliter bottles

All Hallows Ale

Description: Uses Michigan pumpkins, baked, pureed and added to mash. Spices added during fermentation. "It's kind of like a pumpkin pie in a glass," Eric Kuhnhenn said.



ABV: 7.5 percent



Availability: Release party will be Oct. 24, draft and growlers only



Pumpkin Ale

Description: Light amber in color, this seasonal brew uses a series of spices to make it taste "like grandma's pumpkin pie," head brewer Dan Kiplinger said.



ABV: 5 percent



Availability:

On tap now through November, growlers available

Transom Jack

Description: Darker style, like a brown ale with Michigan maple syrup, chocolate malt, rye, dark brown sugar and more.



ABV: 5.8 percent



Available: Tentatively planned for late October by glass or growler



Punkin' Pie Ale

Description: An American spiced ale that's amber in color and tastes like pumpkin pie, according to its website.



ABV: 5.1 percent



Availability:

On tap now through February

Pumpkin Ale

Description: "City Pumpkin Ale is a special combination of oven roasted Detroit grown pumpkins and spices, along with a traditional Belgium yeast for a wonderful rich, earth and spicy undertone."

ABV: 9.2 percent



Availability:

Late October through November, on draft and bottles

Ichabod



Description: "Ichabod combines malted barley and real pumpkin with cinnamon and nutmeg in a delicious and inviting brew. A rewarding complement to many dishes, Ichabod pairs well with autumnal foods such as poultry and root vegetables. After dinner, try it with your favorite dessert."

ABV: 5.2 percent



Availability:

Out now in bottles and on draft

Funkin Punkin

Description: "A seasonal blend of pumpkin, spices, and carefully formulated ale. Notably aromatic of pumpkin pie, and the color of a light pastel brown, this brew is especially true of ale and comfortably consumable. Brewed with real pumpkin and real spice, it's still very much a beer, but beautifully engineered with spice, pumpkin and beer balance."

ABV: 6 percent



Availability: On draft and in bottles in October



Hooligan

Description: "Hooligan is brewed with real pumpkin and fresh spices to give you all the spicy pumpkin goodness you could ask for. And did we mention the hops? Hooligan is brimming with hops! It is brewed in Traverse City, MI, on Old Mission Peninsula incorporating locally grown hops."

ABV: 5.5 percent



Availability: Available now, on draft and in bottles



Candy Snatcher Pumpkin Ale

Description: Used 40 pounds of local pumpkins and cinnamon, as well as other spices, according to new head brewer Brett Hammond, who took over at Waldorff in September.



ABV: 5.2 percent



Availability: On draft by Friday, Oct. 12, at the latest, also in growlers



Cucurbita Smiles

Description: A spiced pumpkin lager using 96 pounds of American pumpkin puree. Added a Saigon cinnamon, which provides a touch more heat than typical cinnamon. Also used nutmeg. Fermented with Mexican lager yeast. Aged on hand-cut vanilla beans. Cucurbita is in the gourd family, "Sometimes we get nerdy, scientific here," said Oliver Roberts, director of fermentation at Wolverine.



ABV: 7.5 percent

Availability: On tap now, also available in growlers (Will be available at the Detroit Fall Beer Festival, Oct. 26-27)



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