Yes, This is a Boozy Pumpkin-Spice Tour of the Midwest

It's been exactly 20 years since Starbucks debuted the Pumpkin Spice Latte—love it or loathe it, the fall flavor's clearly here to stay. As it veers from trend to tradition, and as the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, the autumn phenomenon is only growing. And it's getting boozier.

In the Midwest, breweries, cideries, and even wineries—plus one rogue coffee spot—are concocting crafty, pumpkin-infused beverages that capture this autumnal phenomenon in a glass. Here are the best boozy, pumpkin-spice treats the region has to offer.

Atwater Brewery's Pumpkin Spice Latte Ale, Detroit

"Detroit's craft brewery," Atwater—born from 1990s grit in the Rivertown neighborhood—seems like the last place that would go all in on PSLs, but they've never been one to box themselves in. Their Pumpkin Spice Latte Ale is one of the country's few direct tributes to the beloved coffee drink, with pumpkin spice and coffee extracts custom-designed locally. Swish for walnutty, graham-crackery undertones, plus hazy notes of coffee, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Lakefront Brewery's Pumpkin Lager, Milwaukee

While the vast majority of pumpkin-tackling breweries are concocting ales, Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery sticks to its German roots—their pumpkin lager could please even polka devotees and classic beer enthusiasts. A lager first and a pumpkin beer second, this is the ideal choice for those seeking a traditional brew, but not without that festive pumpkin spice, clove and cinnamon, leaves-are-falling twist.

Cask & Kettle's Pumpkin Spiced Coffee, Battle Creek, Michigan

The folks at Cask & Kettle have done it: boozy pumpkin-spiced coffee straight from your Keurig machine. At 40.5% alcohol, their Pumpkin Spiced K-pods are also pumpkin-spiked K-pods, a craft cocktail and iconic fall favorite right in the palm of your hand. Mixing the brightness of vodka with dark-roasted coffee and a strong pumpkin-spice finish, this is a must-try brunch addition—or simply a fun reward on sleepy, chilly fall days. (Top with a swirl of whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg for bonus fall vibes.)

St. Paul Brewing's Mummy Train, St. Paul

Formerly Flat Earth Brewing, St. Paul Brewing is still concocting its sought-after fall creation: Mummy Train. At 5% ABV, this easy-drinking ale bodes well on family holidays, combining a kick of pumpkin with hints of vanilla and allspice. Or take a mummy-seeking pilgrimage to St. Paul—the facility comes housed in the historic (and gorgeous) Hamm's Brewery, which was bottling up brews as far back as 1865.

2 Fools' Pumpkin Spiced Cider, Naperville, Illinois

A too-rare find, Naperville's 2 Fools Cider took on the challenge of a pumpkin-spiced cider, with emphasis on the spice—it's still a dry apple cider, English-style and light. Taking notes from their Apple Sauced cider, another fall seasonal, this crisp delight brings tart apple, cinnamon, allspice, clove, pumpkin, and all the best flavors of fall into one well-balanced glass for easy, bubbly drinking on sunny fall afternoons.

Vintage Brewing's Pumpkin Disorderly, Madison, Wisconsin

A good primer for those hesitant about fall beers, Vintage Brewing's Pumpkin Disorderly is on the lighter side of this list, with a smooth mouthfeel and blended with real pumpkin—which you'll especially notice if you venture to one of their Wisconsin taprooms. Balanced with traditional fall flavors like pumpkin, clove, and ginger, this ale is made for those who appreciate a little fireside flannel and want to keep it classic.

3 Sheeps' Pumpkin Veneration, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

For diehard fall fans—and those unafraid of a barrel-aged quad ale—we've saved the best for almost-last: 3 Sheeps' Pumpkin Veneration out of Sheboygan. At 13.7% ABV, there is nothing sheepish about this ale, which hits heavy on notes of molasses followed by pecan, ginger and pumpkin. Dark, bold and bready, this one definitely requires a hoodie and chilly autumn weather—drink this stout-esque ale on one of fall's late nights on the patio.

Leelanau Cellars' Witches Brew Pumpkin Spice, Omena, Michigan

Is it wine? Is it cider? Should it be hot? Should it be cold? Is it apple? Is it pumpkin? Is it fall in a glass? Yes. Leelanau Cellars—with its scenic taproom in Omena, Michigan—has cauldroned up a concoction that cannot be defined. Technically, yes, it's an apple wine, but it hits with notes of mulled cider plus moscato, sauvignon blanc, and honeyed mead. Somehow, it works at every temperature, just like a Midwestern fall. Drink up, witches.