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Pumpkin Ale

150 calories 13.1 g 12 oz
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Beer Stats
Method: Extract
Style: Autumn Seasonal Beer
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 3 gallons
Post Boil Size: 5.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.084 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.046 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (steeping grains only)
Calories: 150 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 13.1 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Monday December 22nd 2025
1.046
1.008
5.0%
11.5
11.4
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Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
6 lb Briess - Ultralight LME6 lb Ultralight LME 36 4 80%
6 lbs / $ 0.00
Steeping Grains
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
1 lb Caramel / Crystal 60L1 lb Caramel / Crystal 60L 34 60 13.3%
4 oz Briess - Carapils Malt4 oz Carapils Malt 34.5 1.5 3.3%
3 oz American - Caramel / Crystal 120L3 oz Caramel / Crystal 120L 33 120 2.5%
1 oz Smoked Malt1 oz Smoked Malt 37 3 0.8%
$ 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
0.50 oz Fuggles0.5 oz Fuggles Hops Pellet 4.5 Boil 60 min 5.73 50%
0.50 oz East Kent Goldings0.5 oz East Kent Goldings Hops Leaf/Whole 5 Boil 60 min 5.79 50%
1 oz / $ 0.00
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
5 g Pumpkin pie spice Spice Boil 5 min.
0.50 each Whirlfloc Fining Boil 15 min.
0.50 lb Lactose Flavor Boil 15 min.
2.50 g Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Other Boil 10 min.
2 g Fermaid O Other Boil 10 min.
5.50 g Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
4.50 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.60 g Gypsum Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
3 g Baking Soda Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2.26 ml Lactic acid Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
 
Yeast
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
81%
Flocculation:
Medium
Optimum Temp:
54 - 77 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
68 °F
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 83 B cells required
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Priming
CO2 Level: 2.65 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile II
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
100 21 53 173 98 141
Recommended Salt Additions

Calcium Chloride (CaCl2, anhydrous or dihydrate flakes): 5.6 g (about 1.9 tsp) — Boosts calcium and chloride for malt fullness.
Gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O): 0.6 g (about 0.14 tsp or ⅔ of ¼ tsp) — Provides minor sulfate balance and calcium.
Epsom Salt (MgSO4·7H2O): 4.4 g (about 1.25 tsp) — Adds magnesium for yeast health and slight sulfate.
Baking Soda (NaHCO3): 4.0 g (about 0.9 tsp) — Raises bicarbonate and sodium for buffering and subtle sweetness.

Acid Addition for Steep pH
Add lactic acid (88%) or phosphoric acid to the steep water → start with 2-3 mL, measure pH, and adjust to hit 5.3-5.6 (crystal malts lower pH naturally).
Expected Resulting Profile (ppm)

Ca: ~104
Mg: ~21
Na: ~53
SO4: ~98
Cl: ~173
HCO3: ~141
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
3 gal steep grains in muslin bag Strike 160 °F 150 °F 30 min
1 gal rinse muslin bag with 1 gallon of water Sparge -- -- --
Quick Water Requirements
Water Gallons  Quarts
Heat water added to kettle (equipment estimates 6.72 g | 26.9 qt) 2.68 10.7  
Mash volume with grains (equipment estimates 6.72 g | 26.9 qt) 2.8 11.2  
Grain absorption losses (steeping) -0.19 -0.8  
Volume increase from sugar/extract (early additions) 0.5 2  
Pre boil volume (equipment estimates 7.04 g | 28.2 qt) 3 12  
Boil off losses -1.5 -6  
Hops absorption losses (first wort, boil, aroma) -0.04 -0.2  
Post boil volume 5.5 22  
Going into fermentor 5.5 22  
WARNING: Kettle losses > 2% detected which throw off OG calculation for extract/partial mash recipes in batch target 'fermentor' mode. Solution: Reduce kettle losses, misc losses and hops absorption in equipment profile, OR set batch target to 'kettle' and do a full wort boil. See batch target FAQ.    
Total: 2.68 10.7
Equipment Profile Used: System Default
 
Notes

Pressure Ferm @ 10 PSI

Tincture Ingredients:
12 oz canned pumpkin (pure, unsweetened)
2 tsp McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 tsp natural vanilla extract (or 1 split vanilla bean)
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
4 oz vodka (neutral, high-proof)

Preparation:
Blend pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and maple syrup in a sanitized jar.
Add vodka, stir well, seal, and steep for 2-3 days, shaking daily.
Strain through cheesecloth or fine mesh.
add 2-3 oz tincture, mix gently.

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  • Last Updated: 2025-12-22 03:37 UTC