question: What is a good beer pairing for Creamy maple syrup and bacon soup?
answer: A great choice for Creamy maple syrup and bacon soup is Pumpkin King (Spicy Citrus Pumpkin Ale.). Here's the recipe:
  We're turning Hallowe’en inside out and upside down. Pumpkin King is not your usual unctuous, cloyingly sweet Hallowe’en pumpkin ale. Sure, there’s a huge heady hit of pungent spice on the nose, but it’s followed with bright and zesty citrus flavours, and a light mouthfeel. Spicy and sweet autumnal favourites like toasted marshmallow and toffee apple are just some of the complex notes you’ll find in our twisted take on a pumpkin ale, which weighs in at 5.4% ABV.
  ABV: 5.4% | IBU: 20
  Malts:
  - Extra Pale (3.88 kilograms)
  - Munich (0.63 kilograms)
  - Dark Crystal (0.13 kilograms)
  - Amber (0.38 kilograms)
  Hops:
  - Magnum (2.5grams @ start)
  - Willamette (12.5grams @ middle)
  - First Gold (12.5grams @ middle)
  Yeast: Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II™
  Method: Mash: 65°celsius for Nonemin
  Tip: Experiment with the spice addition to find the correct balance to suit your taste. FYI star anise is a very strong flavour.