It’s that time of year again for all things pumpkin, and that applies to our local breweries too. If you’d rather pass on the gourd-geous pours of pumpkin-flavored beer, there are plenty of other options to get in the spirit.
Here are six seasonal brews you autumn know about.
Of course, it’s not fall in Boston unless Oktoberfest + Jack-O are on tap. Stop by the Jamaica Plain brewery or downtown taproom to grab a pint of the Basic Witch Beer — a brown ale with lactose for a sweet, creamy impression.
Give the David S. Pumpkins Ale a sip. This golden-hued ale is brewed with a blend of autumnal spices features mild notes of toffee and maple, plus tastes like a fresh-baked pumpkin pie.
The Pumpkin Piescraper is a pie-inspired beer with pumpkin, vanilla beans, fall spices, maple syrup, and milk sugar. This is available on draft and in cans.
When pumpkin season is in full swing it means it’s also time for the return of Lumina, a pumpkin witbier featuring spices like cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, and vanilla bean.
The Dorchester brewery has a limited-release pumpkin ale called Pie Fight ready to pour. Run, don’t walk to try the pumpkin spice amber ale before it runs out.
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers w/ Rebirth Brass Band | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston | $33-$57 | Witness one of the greatest bassists of all time with the legendary NOLA-based jazz band.
Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Kick off the NHL season with the first Bruins home game.
Fall Falladays Festival | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Arsenal Yards, 130 Arsenal Yards Blvd., Watertown | Free | Enjoy live music, carnival games, harvest treats, and complimentary family photos with an unbe-leaf-ably good time.
Thursday, Oct. 12
Harvest Party | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | $50-$500 | The dinner kicks off from 5:30 to 7 p.m. then it’s time to to celebrate and “taste of the market” with bites from the public market vendors.
Outdoor Movie Night: “Hocus Pocus” | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Nightshift Brewing, 87 Santilli Hwy., Everett | $4 | Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, or bean bags to the Everett taproom for a screening of “Hocus Pocus.”
Friday, Oct. 13
Walking Tour of The Innovation Trail | Friday, Oct. 13-Saturday, Oct. 14 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Innovation Trail, 50 Broadway, Cambridge | $20 | Visit dozens of local sites and learn about the scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs who made Boston an innovative city.
Waltham’s Taqueria El Amigo has been featured on Yelp’s top-rated places to eat in the country. The list highlights the Tacos Especiales plate, which comes with four tacos filled with your choice of protein, topped with cilantro and onion, plus slices of avocado.
Environment
UMass researchers have compiled a new report that ranks each state by greenhouse gas emissions from top corporate producers. The Bay State’s largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions are three large utility companies: National Grid, Eversource Energy, and Iberdrola. (Boston Business Journals)
Ranked
No. 88. That’s where Boston ranked on Wallethub’s list of the 100 best and worst cities to drive in. Additionally, our city is in the bottom five for traffic and infrastructure.
Try This
In case you missed it, we’re running our inaugural BOStoday Pumpkin Carving Contest this month, and submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. To participate, simply carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin in a way that is fun for you + send us a photo. Make a submission.
Pets
Did you know? There’s a common ingredient many dog food manufacturers include in dog food that you should stop feeding your dog immediately. Find out what it is.*
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Seasonal
These Halloween-inspired earrings from Eleven + Jane will spook up any outfit. Add a ghostly touch to your look with the Cowboy Up Ghost Earrings.
If you missed the arrival of the 1,600 pound pumpkin yesterday at the Boston Public Market, don’t worry. We were able to see it for ourselves and shared the gourd-geous display on Instagram. Like and follow to stay up-to-date.
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