Brew Review: Third Street Brewhouse “Jack’d Up”

Today I learned two things.  One - timing is everything.  Two - ask and sometimes you may receive.

I just couldn't wait until this Saturday to get my hands on some of the beers that will be featured at Granite City on Tap.  So I stopped by Coborn's to take a peek around in their craft beer section.  One beer I've been really excited to try is the new seasonal offering from Third Street Brewhouse "Jack'd Up".  Imagine my disappointment when I came to find it hadn't hit the shelves at this location yet.

Here's where the "ask and sometimes you may receive" thing comes into play.  I asked the manager if he happened to have any in the back that just hadn't been stocked yet.  He said Third Street Brewhouse had just been by that day with a few bottles for them to sample.  Low and behold, one was still in his office and he let me have it!  YES!

Great name.  Great label.  I was truly Jack'd Up to try it.

Fall is one of my favorite seasons for specialty beers, because I love a beer with a good toasty feel to it.  I especially love the pumpkin ales that hit shelves this time of year.  Whether you are a pumpkin flavor fan or not, this is the perfect beer to try if you're going to let your taste buds explore down that avenue.

I have indulged in a number of pumpkin inspired beers over the years and I found this beer to be a well balanced mix.  It's not too sweet and the spices drum up wonderful memories of eating pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving with the family.  Nutmeg and possibly All Spice with a hint of pumpkin.  And just look at that color!

Make sure you put this one on your sampling list and we'll see you this Saturday at the Granite City on Tap beer festival!