We’re approaching the season of evil, the kiddos are trick or treating, and the adults? They’ll be partying with Evil Dead Red Ale in hand.

Rated the #3 Red Ale in the world, AleSmith Brewing Company’s Evil Dead Red has returned once again with a spicy, roasted malt, sinister display of hops that signifies autumn’s devilish spirit. And it comes equipt with enough fiendish flavors to smash the pumpkin beer spotlight.

Pour this 6.66% dark russet demon with caution, it leaves a much stronger impression than the first sip suggests. Evil Dead’s fruity nose is flush with apricots, orange peel and sharp pine. The malts ride a top-heavy slap of bitter resin before settling into a bready buffet of toasted caramel and nutmeg, followed with a rush of citrus bitters to carry out a smooth, dry finish.

Halloween is the time of year when you can be anything you want; so don’t get lost in a patch of pumpkin ales, and don’t limit yourself to just one bottle of Evil Dead Red.

Rated 98 overall and 100 for style on RateBeer