Do you remember, a day over a year ago, when I drank Shipyard's Pumpkinhead? That was a beer that was a long time coming; one I'd seen on pumpkin beer-adorned shelves forever but just never got around to trying. It was pretty good! It was lightly spiced and wheaty, what I think would be a great introduction to pumpkin ales for those new to the style. By this, I mean it's not the best the style has to offer, but a great way to ease into everything the style does right.

Now, I promise there's a reason I'm reminding you of this. See, this year I managed to find a single can of Shipyard's Smashed Pumpkin. How's it compare to it's less-ABV brother? Only one way to find out!