A well-known Nebraska legend takes place in a cornfield somewhere between Lincoln and Beatrice. One foggy night under the moonlight, Will and Dan from Corn Coast Brewing received a calling from what could only be explained as a witch scarecrow. To their surprise, Bryon from Stone Hollow Brewing was already there, talking with the scarecrow. All three gentlemen looked at each other, wondering if this was some Halloween hoax, but it wasn’t. The witch scarecrow told them to gather a couple of the ghoulish pumpkins to create a magical Pumpkin Ale. Bryon, Will, and Dan then set out to create this new legendary beer, Corn Hollow.
So, in my mind, this is how it all went down, but I understand you may see it differently. We can agree that this collaboration between the two breweries resulted in an amazing beer!
With the first sip, I am greeted by pumpkin pie spices: cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. A great spice blend that isn't overpowering and pairs well with the ale's ghoulish pumpkins. No shortcuts were taken — this beer was infused with cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, whole cloves, nutmeg, ginger root, and vanilla.
This medium-bodied ale has a warming ABV of around 8% and is perfect for a fire pit or a chilly Halloween night. This collaboration is great, and I hope the legend continues for many years!
Cheers!