shattstar03
Well-Known Member
Hi guys,
I'm going to attempt my first pumpkin ale, I want to make a beer honoring the new upcoming season of fall. Fall is my favorite season, football and hockey is starting (I hope at least), The Walking Dead comes back on and weather seems to be more enjoyable. I never added any type of fruit or veggie to a beer, so I have some questions.
I'm still deciding which kit I'm going to go with, I'm debating between MW pumpkin ale kit, Austin Homebrew's pumpkin kit, and NW Smashing pumpkin kit. If any of you guys have any suggestions which kit works best let me know. I'm looking for something really pumpkin spicy, with lots of pumpkin flavor.
So I have a few questions, I just bought 3, 29oz cans of Libby's pumpkin puree, I've been doing some research and people have all kind of suggestions. Some people roast the puree at 350 degrees, while others just throw it in straight from the can.
My first question is: should I bake the pumpkin puree? If I do decide to bake, how long should I bake it for?
Second question: Do I add the pumpkin puree directly in the kettle? or should I put it in a gain bag? I always strain my batches, so I'm not worried about the goop going in the pot because it'll be strained.
Third question: Do I sparge the pumpkin puree, then remove before boil? or do I boil it for 60 mins? or add it at the last 20 mins or last min of the boil? This is where I'm totally lost..
Also, would oak bourbon cubes be a nice addition to the beer during fermentation? Thanks guys.
I'm going to attempt my first pumpkin ale, I want to make a beer honoring the new upcoming season of fall. Fall is my favorite season, football and hockey is starting (I hope at least), The Walking Dead comes back on and weather seems to be more enjoyable. I never added any type of fruit or veggie to a beer, so I have some questions.
I'm still deciding which kit I'm going to go with, I'm debating between MW pumpkin ale kit, Austin Homebrew's pumpkin kit, and NW Smashing pumpkin kit. If any of you guys have any suggestions which kit works best let me know. I'm looking for something really pumpkin spicy, with lots of pumpkin flavor.
So I have a few questions, I just bought 3, 29oz cans of Libby's pumpkin puree, I've been doing some research and people have all kind of suggestions. Some people roast the puree at 350 degrees, while others just throw it in straight from the can.
My first question is: should I bake the pumpkin puree? If I do decide to bake, how long should I bake it for?
Second question: Do I add the pumpkin puree directly in the kettle? or should I put it in a gain bag? I always strain my batches, so I'm not worried about the goop going in the pot because it'll be strained.
Third question: Do I sparge the pumpkin puree, then remove before boil? or do I boil it for 60 mins? or add it at the last 20 mins or last min of the boil? This is where I'm totally lost..
Also, would oak bourbon cubes be a nice addition to the beer during fermentation? Thanks guys.