I have a Smashing Pumpkin Ale kit coming from Northern Brewer. Here the list of ingredients:
SPECIALTY GRAIN
- 0.5 lb Briess Caramel 40
FERMENTABLES
- 3.15 lbs Amber malt syrup (60 min)
- 1.0 lb Pilsen dried malt extract (60 min)
- 3.15 lbs Amber malt syrup late addition (15 min)
HOPS & FLAVORINGS
- 1 oz Cluster (60 min)
- 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (0 min)
I plan on using Wyeast 1056 American Ale
I want to know from all of you pros with Pumpkin Ales what I can add or do different to make this a kick ass pumpkin brew.
Whether it be pumpkin, spices, hops, grains, LME, or anything else.
Thanks for your help in advance...
SPECIALTY GRAIN
- 0.5 lb Briess Caramel 40
FERMENTABLES
- 3.15 lbs Amber malt syrup (60 min)
- 1.0 lb Pilsen dried malt extract (60 min)
- 3.15 lbs Amber malt syrup late addition (15 min)
HOPS & FLAVORINGS
- 1 oz Cluster (60 min)
- 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (0 min)
I plan on using Wyeast 1056 American Ale
I want to know from all of you pros with Pumpkin Ales what I can add or do different to make this a kick ass pumpkin brew.
Whether it be pumpkin, spices, hops, grains, LME, or anything else.
Thanks for your help in advance...