Pumpkin ale facts for kids
Pumpkin ale is a special type of drink popular in the United States. It gets its name because it often uses real pumpkin in its recipe! People make it by adding pumpkin flesh along with grains like malt. These ingredients help give the drink its unique flavor. Sometimes, natural or artificial pumpkin flavors are added to the finished drink. Spices, like those found in pumpkin pie, are also often included to make it taste even more like the popular fall dessert.
There are many different kinds of pumpkin drinks. Some are lighter, while others are darker and richer. They are often made as a seasonal drink during the autumn months, especially around Halloween and Thanksgiving. Many companies make these pumpkin-flavored drinks, including Shipyard Brewing Company and Saint Arnold Brewing Company.
History of Pumpkin Drinks
People in the United States have been making drinks with pumpkin for a very long time. The first records of this go back to 1771!
The first pumpkin drink made for sale came from Buffalo Bill's Brewery in California in the 1980s. The recipe for this drink was even based on studies done by George Washington himself!
Today, pumpkin-flavored things are very popular. This includes many foods and drinks, like the famous Pumpkin Spice Latte. This popularity has led to many different pumpkin-flavored products, including pumpkin drinks.
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In Spanish: Pumpkin ale para niños
