Woodchuck Private Reserve Pumpkin:
Ah hello all and welcome back to our last cider review of the month.  Yeah I know a lot of you got excited there for a moment with the idea of no more cider reviews but, sorry, there is more to come.  Today we look at Woodchuck Hard Cider’s Private Reserve Pumpkin, a cider that not only sports an  ABV of 6.9% which is more than most beers I’ve reviewed this month, it is certainly one of the most unique brews I’ve had.  The cider is limited to just 2.5 hours on the production line then bottled and shipped out to “exclusive markets” which does include us here in North Texas.  The cider pours a dark golden color with no head to speak of and a nose of sweet pumpkin notes.  In my last review of the normal Woodchuck Private Reserve Cider, I wasn’t too impressed with what they were offering but with this one, that attitude of mine has changed completely.  The cider is a bit sweet but the unique flavor of light pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and spice which does show up on the back end and aftertaste.  A very clean and refreshing adult beverage, this is by far the best pumpkin cider I’ve had all month but one of the best ciders of the whole year.  Even with a slightly sweet flavor this is still very drinkable during this holiday season. Grab a few next time you see them in singles (or a whole six if you want) and enjoy, don’t think you’ll be disappointed.