It’s that time of year. Time to embrace the spooky and all things pumpkin. Or is it? While the PSL is back (that would be “Pumpkin Spice Latte”), apparently vanilla is the new trend du jour — something to do about an embrace of comfort and nostalgia. Nevertheless, while we wait for vanilla-themed beers to take over the shelves, the pumpkin-focused ales have returned with a vengeance.

Here are a few seasonal brews to help get you into the spirit, all perfect for sipping this Halloween:

Yukon Brewing Pumpkin Spice Ale, Yukon ($4.57 for 473mL can, available at private liquor stores)

Lattes don’t have to hold a monopoly on pumpkin spice. For the serious pumpkin lovers, it can be PSLs by day and PSAs (Pumpkin Spice Ales) by night. Most pumpkin spice ales, including this can from Yukon Brew

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