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September 2020: Cheers to the American classic pumpkin beer (long before pumpkin spice)

By Bill Howell • Sep 26, 2020

Two local homebrewers contributed to a seasonal chocolate pumpkin porter two years ago at Kenai River Brewing. Pumpkin beer has a long history in the U.S., starting as a utilitarian additive long before "pumpkin spice" because the fall the trend of choice.
Credit Kenai River Brewing Co.

Pumpkin beer has come a long way since its roots in colonial America. Learn its history on this month's Drinking on the Last Frontier. Plus, Bill visits with Odd Man Rush Brewing in Eagle River, Bleeding Heart Brewery in Palmer and Kodiak Island Brewing Co. Cheers!

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