Autumn Seasonal Beer Punkin' Ale

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[atimmerman88]

Just over a year

Spices faded but still mmm mmm.




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[Reno_eNVy]

Just over a year

Spices faded but still mmm mmm.

NICE! Yeah I noticed at about the year mark the spices are gone but that subtle bite is still there that reminds you that spices were present at some point.

 

[Snowden]

Time for an update. Brewed a 5 gal partial mash of this recipe in early August. Fermentation temp got a way from me for a day or so (I have since learned my lesson!), resulting in what I think were some fusel issues. A little over two months in the bottle, and wowzers, is this thing good...and right in time Halloween!

I will definitely be making this again next year!

Thanks for the great recipe.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

I'm glad it worked out for you! Many things in the brewing world can be fixed with time.

 

[PackerfaninSanDiego]

Time for an update. Brewed a 5 gal partial mash of this recipe in early August. Fermentation temp got a way from me for a day or so (I have since learned my lesson!), resulting in what I think were some fusel issues. A little over two months in the bottle, and wowzers, is this thing good...and right in time Halloween!

I will definitely be making this again next year!

Thanks for the great recipe.

no lacing or head? looks like a flat brew, but the color looks spot on.

 

[Snowden]

no lacing or head? looks like a flat brew, but the color looks spot on.

Yeah, not sure what the story is there; it is definitely carbonated ok. Tastes great!


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[Matteo57]

I've brewed this over 6 times now over the past few years and I wanted to share one thing that I believe makes this awesome recipe even that much better.
I've used a few different spices but, "The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie" spice has by FAR made the best batches! Way more complex pumpkin pie spice flavors. In case anyone was interested, the ingredients are:
Cinnamon, Ginger, Lemon peel, Nutmeg, Cloves, Cardamom, Star Anise, Fennel, Black Pepper.
Anyways, I wanted to share with anyone else that might want to try it as well! Thanks again for the recipe Reno!

 

[cpa4ny]

Greetings from balmy Singapore!

Brewed this mid-October - modified the recipe slightly by adding more brown sugar and using Brett Trois yeast (full details of the recipe here: https://www.brewtoad.com/recipes/punkin-ale-25)

Here are the abridged stats:

OG 1.074
FG 1.012

I am not much of a canned food person, so I used lovely Australian blue pumpkins instead (http://comusmd.com/pumpkin_jaradale.html)

The brew is quite potent, pulling ~8.3% ABV.

Had guests over and everyone loved the beer - thanks Reno!!

 

[Matteo57]

Greetings from balmy Singapore!

Brewed this mid-October - modified the recipe slightly by adding more brown sugar and using Brett Trois yeast (full details of the recipe here: https://www.brewtoad.com/recipes/punkin-ale-25)

Here are the abridged stats:

OG 1.074
FG 1.012

I am not much of a canned food person, so I used lovely Australian blue pumpkins instead (http://comusmd.com/pumpkin_jaradale.html)

The brew is quite potent, pulling ~8.3% ABV.

Had guests over and everyone loved the beer - thanks Reno!!

Nice! i was wondering when someone would post about using a brett fermentation on this! Cool!

 

[MedBrewer]

I cracked and tried one after only a week and a half in the bottle and damn! It was great! Smelled just like pumpkin pie! Delicious recipe thanks again!

 

[ClemTiger0408]

I'm happy with the clarity.

 

[kenoglass]

I entered this into a comp and although I didnt win, it scored a 40, cant wait to see the judging sheets.

 

[kenoglass]

I entered this into a comp and although I didnt win, it scored a 40, cant wait to see the judging sheets.

One judge said he couldnt taste any pumpkin but the other did. The one national judge also wants to hear how I achieved this excellent balance and fresh spice character. So seems like good feedback and a great beer thanks Reno!!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

WELL DONE!

Heh, I know the pumpkin is subtle but come on, it's definitely there

 

[leftcontact]

Hey, Reno - About to bottle this after 2 months (ok, 7 weeks, but next week is booked) in primary. Do you use bottling sugar, and if so what amount?
Or do you just keg?

<edit> Nevermind, I found the earlier thread about the bottling calculator... and the 3.75 oz of brown sugar.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Hey, Reno - About to bottle this after 2 months (ok, 7 weeks, but next week is booked) in primary. Do you use bottling sugar, and if so what amount?
Or do you just keg?

<edit> Nevermind, I found the earlier thread about the bottling calculator... and the 3.75 oz of brown sugar.

Glad I could help

 

[atimmerman88]

Last bottle ...

15 months old

Guess I'll brew again next year

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[Snowden]

Last bottle ...

15 months old

Guess I'll brew again next year

How did it taste? Spices still there? The batch I made in July seems to keep getting better and better.


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[atimmerman88]

How did it taste? Spices still there? The batch I made in July seems to keep getting better and better.


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The spices had faded, but still there for sure. The vanilla was subtle.

Mine had some carbonation creep up on it, so it was a bit effervescent. The spices seemed to start fading after about 6 months then level off.

 

[ChrisL_]

Hey Reno, been meaning to post for a while. This year I decided to try the pumpkin ale recipe from Brewing Classic styles and I have to say I much prefer your recipe. I will be switching back to your recipe next fall. Not bad, head to head you beat the great Jamil Zainasheff!

Merry Christmas all.

 

[chuckcomm]

This is also better than Northern Brewers Smashing Pumpkin Ale

 

[treacheroustexan]

Well, I am looking into a pumpkin ale for fall and this one seems great! Has anyone added a little bit of vanilla to this recipe?

 

[waltzbrewingco]

This is also better than Northern Brewers Smashing Pumpkin Ale

I tries the Smashing Punkin last year and it was ok, a little shy of spices. But I added pumpkin to it. It had a squashy taste, but not overbearing. Definitely trying this recipe this year.

 

[treacheroustexan]

Brewing this on Saturday in hopes it will be ready for fall!

 

[glick]

Brewing this on Saturday in hopes it will be ready for fall!

It will definitely be ready for fall! This beer is ready pretty quickly. After fermentation I usually fine with gelatin and it is good to go within a few weeks of kegging/ bottling.

Great recipe!!

 

[mkyl428]

It will definitely be ready for fall! This beer is ready pretty quickly. After fermentation I usually fine with gelatin and it is good to go within a few weeks of kegging/ bottling.

Great recipe!!

It is ready pretty quick, however as OP said it does get better after about 6 months, I had a case set back from last fall I was going to save for this October, but I moved & didn't brew for 2 months and ended up getting into it about a month ago, even better than I remember it being last fall.

Too bad I only have 2 bottles left now

 

[treacheroustexan]

Alright, I can't really read through 195 pages of stuff but I sure tried. Beersmith told me to only mash with 4 gallons, but I think I will mash with 5 gallons and then sparge until I hit my pre boil volume. Any other tips you guys have?

 

[DrunkleJon]

I mixed the pumpkin in with the mash water as i was heating it. It seems to get better distributed through the grains and didnt stick. Then again the rice hulls probably helped too. Also that way you do not really have to account for the temperature difference of the pumpkin in the mash as it is at the same temp as the water.

 

[treacheroustexan]

I mixed the pumpkin in with the mash water as i was heating it. It seems to get better distributed through the grains and didnt stick. Then again the rice hulls probably helped too. Also that way you do not really have to account for the temperature difference of the pumpkin in the mash as it is at the same temp as the water.

I may try that! Sounds like a good idea. Did you still bake the pumpkin?