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Fall beer season brings a perfect excuse to explore the spectrum of autumnal flavors, and we're diving headfirst into two distinctive brews that couldn't be more different yet equally impressive.

The Brew Kettle's Pumpkin Drop Lager offers a refreshing take on the pumpkin beer formula. At 5% ABV, this Ohio-based brew delivers authentic pumpkin flavor without overwhelming your palate with excessive cinnamon—a common pitfall of seasonal offerings. We discuss how some breweries (like 311 in Chardon) go to extraordinary lengths for pumpkin authenticity, literally dumping entire 21-inch pumpkin pies—crust and all—into their brewing tanks. The mental image of brewers struggling to upend these massive pies brings as much joy as the perfectly balanced flavors in our glasses.

Switching gears dramatically, we sample Hoofhearted Brewing's Club Paradise, an 8% ABV tiki-inspired sour ale that combines pineapple, coconut, strawberry, lime, and vanilla into something truly special. Despite its complex ingredient list, the predominant strawberry note harmonizes beautifully with subtle cookie-like undertones, earning this adventurous brew a perfect 10/10 from both hosts. At $20 for a four-pack, it's definitely a splurge, but one we heartily recommend for sour lovers seeking something extraordinary.

Beyond the beers themselves, we take a hilarious detour through Hoofhearted's irreverent website, marveling at their outrageously named brews and creative can designs. From "Combat Spandex" to "Key Bump" and beyond, their artistic approach to beer branding deserves recognition even if you never taste a drop. Pair all this with our recurring "Ricky's Bad Choices" segment (featuring confessions about shoplifting, suspended licenses, and ill-advised gambling), and you've got an episode as complex and satisfying as the beverages in our glasses.

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