another Pumpkin Ale recipe critique

12lbs Rahr 2-row
1lbs 2oz Crystal 40L
12oz Caravienne
8oz Cara-pils
2oz Chocolate malt
1.5 Northern Brewer @60
1.5 Cascade @1

WLP002 with yeast starter

Spices
1tbs cinnamon
1tsp nutmeg
0.5 tsp clove
1tsp pumpkin pie spice

120oz trader joes organic pumpkin, mix with tsp of pumpkin pie spice and bake for 60min. Add to boil at 10min along with spices


I was also thinking of adding 1/2 cup molasses, If I use it what time should I add it?

Primary 2 weeks
Secondary 2 weeks with 2 vanilla beans

According to Beer Smith, O.G. 1.077 and IBU 38

Bottle condition for 1 month

Thanks in advance for the help.

Take EVERYTHING except the 2-row & hops, then use one-half of the amounts you've listed. Seriously.

I think it'll be too sweet, too malty, too spicy, and you'll have a very stuck mash. You can always add spices into the secondary, but you can't subtract. With mine, I used 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice plus some ginger, and IMHO it's just right.

p.s. you'd probably get better responses in the Recipes forum.