RobbyBeer
Well-Known Member
I am planning my pumpkin ale for this year. I've seen videos and articles on doing primary fermentation in a pumpkin... Is this possible?
Anything I should know ahead of time?
Anything I should know ahead of time?
A buddy of mine did it. Turned out great. Here are some hints:
- Don't use sanitizer on the inside. Unnecessary
- Clean out the pumpkin right before you need it. Use a poker of sorts to make a hole in the "lid" for your airlock
- Make sure the wort you put in there is on the cooler side (<60*F)
- Pitch a generous amount of yeast to ensure they dominate the wort before any other microorganisms even get a chance
- Leave it in the pumpkin 3-4 days MAX. Transfer to secondary. This is one of the only times I'd ever recommend a secondary because that thing goes from looking fine to disgusting in no time
Good luck!
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