There is a tradition in my household. It started about 7 years ago, when my cousin (Andrew), my wife (Autumn), and I first discovered O’Fallon’s Pumpkin Beer. It’s an ale, brewed up with all the spices and flavors you’d expect of a pumpkin pie. It’s easily my favorite beer of all-time, and one of three major reasons I am always so excited for fall to arrive—the other two being the weather and All Hallow’s Eve (or Samhain as my wife’s ancestors called it).
The tradition goes a little something like this. Fall starts the day O’Fallon’s Pumpkin Beer first arrives in the home. This year, fall came very early, and I was quite overjoyed. The picture above was the surprise my wife picked up for me during the day. It was a good evening.
Last year, I also spent a little time with Schlafly’s Pumpkin Ale, which is another great pumpkin beer, and my second-favorite drink of the season. Strong in flavor where O’Fallon’s is subtle, it’s worth having a sixer of both in your fridge. Especially if you’re like me and can’t resist having one-a-day. I haven’t picked up any of Schlafly’s yet this year, but I will do so soon.
I love autumn and Autumn. They’re my favorites.
