Peruvian802
Well-Known Member
I'm trying to prepare to have a pumpkin ale ready in October and have been told it's necessary to start early to clarify and let the spices mellow. Given that pumpkin is notorious for struck sparges in a mash tun, I thought I'd try BIAB.
I'm going to scale it down to 3 gallons as a paint strainer fits over my 22qt pot but not my 40qt pot. I'm also not sure I could go through 5 gallons of pumpkin ale! Will the paint strainer be okay for canned pumpkin (will it clog or let too much through)? I could cube a pumpkin instead if there will be a problem.
Also, I've only done 5 gallon batches so how is it scaling down to 3 gallons? Finally, does anyone have a favorite 3 gallon recipe?
I'm going to scale it down to 3 gallons as a paint strainer fits over my 22qt pot but not my 40qt pot. I'm also not sure I could go through 5 gallons of pumpkin ale! Will the paint strainer be okay for canned pumpkin (will it clog or let too much through)? I could cube a pumpkin instead if there will be a problem.
Also, I've only done 5 gallon batches so how is it scaling down to 3 gallons? Finally, does anyone have a favorite 3 gallon recipe?