Taste the flavors of fall at local Montco Makers
The season of football and falling leaves has arrived, marking the switch from bright summer drinks to deep, warm fall flavors. Check out our top seven autumnal drinks around Montco, from pumpkin latte ales to spiced rum cocktails. As you explore the harvest of local breweries, distilleries, and wineries, win prizes with the free Montco Makers pass just by checking in at each location.
1. Oktobener, 5% Lightly Smoked Marzen - Troubles End Brewing
Collegeville
Brewed with a blend of Pilsner and Munich maltz, this Märzen-style lager is a beautiful amber brew specially made to ring in the autumn months. Clean, smooth, and malt-forward flavor with a balanced finish, it goes down easy and warms you up.
2. Pumpkin Spice Latte Ale, 6%- Publication Brew Works
Pennsburg
This pumpkin spice latte is anything but basic, packing a hint of coffee flavor and a super creamy foam into Publication's original Pumpkin Ale. Autumn spices will fill you with cozy feelings while drinking this smooth ale.
3. Maple Bourbon Butter Pecan Flavored Rum, 40%- Five Saints Distillery
Norristown
Sip the balanced flavors of maple, bourbon, and butter pecan that make up a rum you can enjoy straight, on the rocks, or in numerous handcrafted cocktails. Stop in to try Five Saints' classic Rum Mule or the unique Bee's Kiss, flavored with warm spiced rum and sweet sticky honey.
4. vonCtoberfest Märzen, 5.8%- von C Brewing Company
Norristown
This Oktoberfest style of beer is a love letter to the Munich malt. Rich malt flavor is paired with a low but balanced bitterness to create a perceived sweetness and a dry finish for your sipping pleasure. Celebrate the beauty of autumnal German-style brews with this von C Märzen.
5. Gourdo Extra Special Pumpkin Ale, Amber Ale 6.6%- Well Crafted Beer Company
Lansdale & Ambler
There's enough room in Montco for every delicious pumpkin ale. Try Well Crafted's Gourdo Extra Special Pumpkin Ale, a brew that pairs well with cider donuts, and a Birds game.
6. Freshly Picked, Apple Cider Cocktail- Widow's Peak Distillery
Ambler
This in-house cocktail features apple cider, honey, and cinnamon, and tastes like it's fresh from the apple orchard. The crisp and tart additions make Widow's Peak Distilling’s house-made gin shine.
7. Nightmare on E. Elm Str., 6.66%- Conshohocken Brewing Company
Conshohocken, King of Prussia, Bridgeport, Phoenixville
Conshohocken Brewing Company's seasonal pumpkin ale is back! Crack open a cold can as you sip on the memories of Halloween past. This spooky ale is brewed with honey malt, pumpkin purée, lactose and spices.
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