(Athens, GA) – This fall, Terrapin Beer Co. will bring back a brew from the Side Project Series for the third time.

Terrapin introduced the Side Project Series back in 2008 as a way to experiment with one-off recipes. Some have been popular enough that the brewery has brought them back into the portfolio on a more permanent basis. For example, Terrapin Gamma Ray and Monk’s Revenge are both now part of the Monster Beer Tour.

With the introduction of Pumpkinfest, the brewery has formally outlined a trio of seasonals. Sunray Wheat will be available from March to August. Pumpkinfest will return in September and last through November. Moo Hoo will launch in December and last through February. The brewery is mum on Moo Hoo details at the moment though it is rumored to be a chocolate milk stout. Perhaps it is a variation of the previously released (and very popular) Depth Charge Stout? We’ll find out later this year.

Until then, here is the Pumpkinfest beer description from the Terrapin site: “I have always wanted to brew a traditional Octoberfest for the Fall season, but it seems that these darn pumpkin beers are all the rage right now. So… keeping up with Terrapin’s out of the box brewing tradition, I have decided to brew a beer that combines both of these delicious brewing styles. ‘Pumpkinfest’ is a traditional Octoberfest brewed with over 1 pound of pumpkin per barrel along with pumpkin spices. All of the malt of a German Fest beer and all the spice of Grandma’s pumpkin pie!”

Beer Stats:

ABV: 6.1%
O.G.: 14.5
F.G.: 3.2
Malts: Munich, Vienna, Munich II, Catamunich II, Melanoiden
Hops: Vanguard, Hallertau Hershrucker
Spices: Cinnamon, Ginger, All Spice, Cloves
Other: Pumpkin