Cigar City Good Gourd Imperial Pumpkin Ale Returning For 2025

Today I have a returning fall classic coming from Cigar City / Monster Brewing in Tampa, Florida. This is 2025 Good Gourd and it will remain an imperial pumpkin ale that will hit 8.8%-AbV and 28 IBU. Look for Cigar City Good Gourd to be packged in these 12oz cans. Stay tuned for late summer release details.

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Label Text Cigar City Good Gourd:

“A liquid monument to the glory of the pumpkin, the most noble of all the gourds, this Imperial Pumpkin Ale is brewed with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and vanila to emulate the flavors of a decadent, piquant pumpkin pie. The gourd is good, indeed. Ale with Pumpkin and spices added.”

About Cigar City Brewing:

Since 2009, Cigar City Brewing has offered locals and visitors to the Tampa Bay region exceptional opportunities to enjoy its hand-crafted beers in a variety of curated venues alongside the men and women who helped brew those beers. The original Cigar City Brewing location offers exclusive beers on draft, a full-service kitchen, merchandise, and beer to-go inside our actively brewing facility. CCB’s home base since batch number one!

Cigar City Brewing is a well-known craft brewery based in Tampa, Florida. It was founded in 2009 by Joey Redner, who wanted to create high-quality, flavorful beer that would capture the essence of Florida. Cigar City has become famous for its innovative brewing style and strong emphasis on local ingredients, as well as its distinct beer offerings.
Some of their most notable beers include:

Jai Alai IPA: A flagship beer, this is a bold and hoppy IPA with tropical flavors and a well-balanced bitterness.
Florida Cracker: A Belgian-style wheat beer, light and refreshing with hints of orange peel and coriander.
Maduro Brown Ale: A smooth, malt-forward brown ale with rich flavors of chocolate and coffee.
High Lie IPA: Another popular IPA, showcasing the brewery’s love for hops and high-impact flavors.

Cigar City Brewing is also known for its innovative collaborations and barrel-aged releases, often using Florida-grown ingredients like oranges and honey. The brewery has received several awards and gained a significant following, making it one of the most popular craft breweries in the Southeastern United States. They also have a taproom in Tampa where visitors can enjoy their beers and experience the brewery firsthand.