so for my 6th batch of beer i tryed a pumpkin ale. i dont remember my exact process, but the main problem is its not alcoholic at all. from gravity, it should be about 4% abv, but, my brain and girl friend tell me otherwise. what could this be a from? short boil? not giving the yeast enough time? I didnt take a hydro reading, but i know there were fermentables in it, and i gave it 2and ahalf weeks to do its thing.
the other problem, i steeped pumpkin for 30 minutes, and there is not a single taste of pumpkin at all. think i boiled it out, or the yeast used it?
there is also a yeasty flavor, cant tell if its the hops or not thou.
any help would be, a help, thanks.
the other problem, i steeped pumpkin for 30 minutes, and there is not a single taste of pumpkin at all. think i boiled it out, or the yeast used it?
there is also a yeasty flavor, cant tell if its the hops or not thou.
any help would be, a help, thanks.