Spiced Pumpkin Ale

Al Phillips contributed this recipe. He says: "Heres a seasonal recipe I just made and it turned out great. It's slightly modified from a recipe from Cats Meow." #1 Spiced Pumpkin Ale

Malts:  7.50    lb.     Bader 2-Row
        0.50    lb.     Crystal  40L             
        0.50    lb.     Chocolate                
        0.50    lb.     Belgian Wheat            

Hops:   2.00    oz.     Hallertauer      3.2%   60 min

Adjuncts:
        1 lb Pumpkin (cubed) in mash
        2 in cinnimon stick
        1 lb baked* Pumpkin (cubed) boil 30 min (see notes)
        1/2 tsp (1.5 g) nutmeg boil 15 min
        1/4 tsp (1 g) ginger boil 15 min
Yeast:              Wyeast American Ale
Starting Gravity:   1.042
Ending Gravity:     1.009
Hop IBUx:          28.8

Brewer's Notes: These spices were added to primary:

For the baked pumpkin bake 2 in cubes at 350 for 20 min. Mash grains and pumpkin for 1 hour. Allow rest at 130 for 30 min. Add boiling water. Mash for 1 hr Boil 1 hr in 2 vessels. Had to add 1+ gal water. Used tap water. Raise to boil, adding spice and pumpkin at approprate times. Place second spices in bag (or coffee filter,tied into ball), add to primary.

Tasting Notes:
Slightly sweet, some might like more hops. Great holiday flavor.

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