RICHMOND, Va. — Fall is a fine time to sample a wide variety of craft beers, because no matter what your autumnal activity there is likely to be a seasonal beer to make it better.
Thankfully, they pair well with the foods we tend to crave as the temperatures drop and the leaves get their color.
So to help you usher in fall, we’ve gathered a list of some favorite autumn-friendly craft brews that are more widely available, then we clustered according to the festivities they pair best with.
Halloween
• PUMPKIN ALE (from Schlafly Beer in St. Louis, Mo.)
Style: Pumpkin ale
Alcohol: 8 percent
Notes: Pounds of pumpkin are combined with clove, cinnamon and nutmeg to create what Schlafly says has been referred to as “liquid pumpkin pie.” This full-bodied, deep amber ale is ideal for a Halloween party, pumpkin carving and other autumn celebrations. Goes particularly well with apple pie and smoked meats.