King Jugg's Wild Pumpkin Lager is October in a pint

Brew of the week: Wild Pumpkin Lager, by King Jugg Brewing Co.

• 4.5% ABV; 34 IBU

💭 My thought bubble: I was a little nervous when the waitress asked if I wanted cinnamon and sugar on my glass — that's gonna be a "no" from me dawg — but the beer itself is more spicy than sweet.

• The light, easy-drinking lager base keeps it from being too overpowering and makes for an enjoyable pint on a cool fall day.

The vibe: This was my first time at King Jugg, but it won't be my last. While the interior of the brewery is pretty small, the huge patio more than doubles the space.

• It's also in a nice location, just south of the insane traffic that can envelop the popular spots in the Nickel Plate District.

If you go: 11110 Lantern Road, Fishers.

• Open 4-9pm Monday; 11am to 9pm Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 11am to 10pm Thursday-Saturday.