My favorite beer this fall has almost no alcohol.
For a while there, I couldn’t even buy it.
Athletic Brewing’s pumpkin N/A beer, Dark & Gourdy, sold out after its fall release. The good news: It’s back in stock now via Athletic Brewing, just in time for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday stretch.
Lance Armstrong is a fan too. Over Halloween weekend, he posted a sponsored photo from an e-bike ride around East Austin with a Dark & Gourdy in hand. He’s a few weeks out from knee surgery, so the pedal assist gets a pass.
His comments are full of people doing double takes at Lance Armstrong on a bike with a motor… No judgment from me, as a fellow e-bike enthusiast.
Back to the beer: Dark & Gourdy is a porter-inspired pumpkin beer. It drinks dark and smooth, with warm pie spices and just enough pumpkin to justify the pun in the name. A can runs you 90 calories.
Athletic says it pairs with pie and slow-cooked meats, which is pretty much the Thanksgiving menu. You can have a few during the Lions game and still be trusted with the carving knife.
One heads-up if you’re shopping: Athletic’s Oktoberfest is still sold out, so Dark & Gourdy is the fall seasonal to grab right now. It already sold out once this year, so I wouldn’t sit on it.
Dark & Gourdy 6-Pack
A festive brew brimming with fall’s favorite flavors. Inspired by porters, it puts the spice rack center stage — cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, weaving through smooth dark malt, with pumpkin adding gentle sweetness and balance. Rich yet easygoing, it’s a seasonal classic as versatile as your favorite sweater.