Can More Beer's Blonde Ale be used as a base for a Pumpkin Ale?

[BonzoAPD]

Can More Beer's Blonde Ale be used as a base for a Pumpkin Ale? I have one of these kits that I did not brew yet and was wondering if it could be used as a base to make a pumpkin ale. If so, what should be added to make a good, sweet pumpkin ale?

 

[BonzoAPD]

Anyone?

 

[cheezydemon3]

Of course!!

I prefer on more like Sam Adams with some crystal 80, but you can make a pumpkin IPA if you have no fear.

 

[BonzoAPD]

Ok since I don't like cinnamon or spices, I want to make my own pumpkin beer. Thinking of using the blonde ale kit I already have and adding cooked pumpkin with brown sugar. Do you think this will turn out well?

 

[cheezydemon3]

Won't get much from the brown sugar....I would still add some crystal malt, even without spices.

8 oz crystal 60 maybe.

What are wanting from this beer?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

What are wanting from this beer?

He wants a Blonde with Auburn tastes. Duh.

If you find one, I want her sisters number.

 

[BonzoAPD]

Won't get much from the brown sugar....I would still add some crystal malt, even without spices.

8 oz crystal 60 maybe.

What are wanting from this beer?

I meant that I am going to cook the pumpkin with brown sugar so it has a nice flavor, then add it to the pot. Not adding brown sugar by itself into the pot.

 

[wjohnsen]

How much for a 5 gallon batch?

 

[BonzoAPD]

How much for a 5 gallon batch?

I was thinking of trying two 60 oz cans of pumpkin. Not sure how much brown sugar I will cook the pumpkin with yet. Then depending on the taste afterwards may add more pumpkin to the secondary if it needs it

 

[wjohnsen]

Add to the boil or to fermentor. New to all of this

 

[BonzoAPD]

Add to the boil or to fermentor. New to all of this

Adding it to the boil. Then if needed adding more to secondary fermentor.

 

[wjohnsen]

Just reading in another board that it is really just the pumpkin pie spices that give it the flavor. I like simple so thought I would try this first.