Scottish ale with pumpkin. Our Piper Down Ale with pumpkin & spices. Dedicated to the craft. Estd. 1996 San Diego, California. Ballastpoint.com. It begins with the search for flavor. A pumpkin ale that bucks the trend. Bitterness: 23 IBUs. Food Pairings: truffle risotto with butternut squash; sage gnocchi; jalapeno cornbread. If you like Pumpkin Down, be sure to try our Piper Down Scottish Ale. Please recycle. Alc. 5.8% by vol. Alc. by vol. 5.8%.