[thebigbaker]

Just curious what some other people do for spice additions.

I do 3 gallon batches and use 2.5tsp of McCormick's Pumpkin Pie Spice.

[HoosierBrew]

I've always done cinnamon, all spice, cloves.  Maybe a touch of ginger.  It's been awhile since I've done a pumpkin ale.

I've alternated between spices added in at the end of the boil and spices added to the keg as a tincture (soaked in vodka for awhile, and then add the vodka).  I have found that I prefer the spices added to the boil, but everyone is different.

Cinnamon, nutmeg, a LITTLE clove (it's very strong), vanilla.  I prefer the end of boil too.

[Iliff Ave]

From highest amount to lowest I use Cinammon, ginger, nutmeg, & cloves. I use simple preground varieties from the grocery store and has worked great up to this point. Last year, I added orange zest as well and really liked the outcome.

[snowtiger87]

I have used the individual spices and even a local blend, but I like good ole McCormick's for consistency.

Sweet potatoes good be an interesting twist as a substitute for pumpkin. They may have more sugar content.

Most people that try my pumpkin beer compare it to Dogfishhead's Punkin Ale. I try to make mine beer first, pumpkin later so that it is more drinkable.

The pumpkin Saison is fabulous.

I am getting a lot of positive feedack on the article. Maybe they will let me write another for them on day. 

[duncan]

I have used the individual spices and even a local blend, but I like good ole McCormick's for consistency.

Sweet potatoes good be an interesting twist as a substitute for pumpkin. They may have more sugar content.

Most people that try my pumpkin beer compare it to Dogfishhead's Punkin Ale. I try to make mine beer first, pumpkin later so that it is more drinkable.

The pumpkin Saison is fabulous.

I am getting a lot of positive feedack on the article. Maybe they will let me write another for them on day. 

My plan is to stick with your recipe to the tee and do a 3 gallon batch of the ale and 3gal of the saison. Can't wait...

[fmader]

I have used the individual spices and even a local blend, but I like good ole McCormick's for consistency.

Sweet potatoes good be an interesting twist as a substitute for pumpkin. They may have more sugar content.

Most people that try my pumpkin beer compare it to Dogfishhead's Punkin Ale. I try to make mine beer first, pumpkin later so that it is more drinkable.

The pumpkin Saison is fabulous.

I am getting a lot of positive feedack on the article. Maybe they will let me write another for them on day. 

I don't see why not. It was very nicely written and solid. I turned right to it!

[amh0001]

The only Pumpkin beer I have brewed was Jamil's out of BCS. I thought it was really good, and he gives good advice about pumpkin beers. Also if you listen to the Jamil Show he talks about it.

http://thebrewingnetwork.com/shows/The-Jamil-Show/Spice-Beer-The-Jamil-Show-10-23-06


Hey, I also just found this, a Sunday Session all about Pumpkin and Spice beer:

http://thebrewingnetwork.com/shows/916

[fmader]

I just ordered the ingredients. This should be my next brew!

[amh0001]

So post your recipe!!

[fmader]

I'm brewing the recipe in the new Zymurgy.

[cornershot]

Brewed this one yesterday. First pumpkin brew ever. Since my mash tun was full of tomato sauce, I brewed with BIAB method, thinking I'd avoid a stuck mash with the pumpkin. Well that pumpkin clogged up my bag. I managed to get it into a bucket and squeeze it out but what a mess! Good thing I brewed outside!

[kylekohlmorgen]

Just promised the wife a pumpkin beer (*grumble*)

Going to brew 5-10 gallons of either Bock, ESB, or porter, then pull 1 gallon and dose with pumpkin pie spice tincture.

I'm thinking Bock would be a nice pair for the pumpkin. Anyone ever tried it?

[Joe Sr.]

Just promised the wife a pumpkin beer (*grumble*)

Going to brew 5-10 gallons of either Bock, ESB, or porter, then pull 1 gallon and dose with pumpkin pie spice tincture.

I'm thinking Bock would be a nice pair for the pumpkin. Anyone ever tried it?

I just made the same promise.  Haven't brewed one in about three years.  I've never done a pumpkin Bock, but I could see it with a ESB or porter definitely.

[yso191]

I'm going to stick with the recipe in Zymurgy, a 5.5 gallon batch using Saison yeast.  I'm curious if anyone has thoughts on the Belle Saison yeast in this application.

Also, most (every?) pumpkin beer I have tasted have been light on spice for my palate.  That being the case the recipe calls for 1 Tbsp / 6 gallons - what would the upper limit be?

[morticaixavier]

I'm going to stick with the recipe in Zymurgy, a 5.5 gallon batch using Saison yeast.  I'm curious if anyone has thoughts on the Belle Saison yeast in this application.

Also, most (every?) pumpkin beer I have tasted have been light on spice for my palate.  That being the case the recipe calls for 1 Tbsp / 6 gallons - what would the upper limit be?

Belle saison is a beast. it took my table saison to 1.000.

I would start with the amount of spice the recipe calls for and make a tincture as well. At packaging time take measured samples and doctor with tincture at measured concentrations till you meet or exceed your personal upper limit.