Kevin58
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I've never made a pumpkin ale but my wife loves Starbucks seasonal pumpkin coffee so I thought I'd give it a try. I have a good supply of Golden Promise and Vienna malt on hand. Will those malts make a good base for pumpkin ale?
Also, tell me if this sounds about right... I plan to add 3 to 4 pounds of pumpkin late in the boil. I've heard that you can use pumpkin in the mash but I have also heard that doing so is a good way to get a stuck mash.
I plan to add a spice extract of vanilla, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon either in a secondary step or directly to the keg so I can adjust to taste.
Finally, how does adding some lactose sugar sound?
Also, tell me if this sounds about right... I plan to add 3 to 4 pounds of pumpkin late in the boil. I've heard that you can use pumpkin in the mash but I have also heard that doing so is a good way to get a stuck mash.
I plan to add a spice extract of vanilla, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon either in a secondary step or directly to the keg so I can adjust to taste.
Finally, how does adding some lactose sugar sound?