Let me know what you think

[mcfarlandp]

I am starting with jwible204's Imperial pumpkin ale recipe trimmed down for a 5gal batch as follows;
17lbs Pale Malt (2row)
2lb caramel/crystal - 20
1oz magnum (45min)
.5oz sterling (10min)

I plan on flowing his directions for spices and vanilla.

Here is the kicker; I plan on adding 3 hobanero (sp) peppers to the secondary. The amount of time in the secondary will be based on taste.

Based on Brew Mates calculations I should end up with a 9%ABV beer with IBU's. My goal is to maintain the integrity of a good tasting pumpkin Ale with a kick. Any feedback would be great. And Thanks to jwible for the base recipe.

 

[zgardener]

Unless you want it pretty damn hot, I'd kick it back to 1.5 or 2 habaneros.
I made a chile chocolate stout with some dried chiles and was surprised how much bite I picked up from just 3 (they arent all that spicy). Check it often after you add them, or this beer may hang around for a while.

 

[mcfarlandp]

Thanks, I will take that advice.