OK, let’s get this out of the way right up front . . . this is NOT the time of year to be thinking about pumpkin beer.

And we’re aware (as you are) that seasonal creep has become a thing in craft beer when it comes to fall favorites like pumpkin ales and Oktoberfest lagers.

THAT SAID . . . we’re pretty excited about what we have in store for you once it’s pumpkin ale season again. Because we’ll be moving our Cottonwood Pumpkin Ale under the Foothills name, and be offering it as (drum roll please) . . . Foothills Pumpkin Ale! Same great beer, just a different label. And maybe some cool t-shirts.

Speaking of that new label, here’s your first look:

We now return you to your summer drinking pleasures. BUT . . . as the end of summer looms, start looking for Foothills Pumpkin Ale!