#199AUGUST 2015
PUMPKIN KING Download BeerXML
THIS BEER IS
We're turning Hallowe’en inside out and upside down. Pumpkin King is not your usual unctuous, cloyingly sweet Hallowe’en pumpkin ale. Sure, there’s a huge heady hit of pungent spice on the nose, but it’s followed with bright and zesty citrus flavours, and a light mouthfeel.
Spicy and sweet autumnal favourites like toasted marshmallow and toffee apple are just some of the complex notes you’ll find in our twisted take on a pumpkin ale, which weighs in at 5.4% ABV.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 5.4% | |
| Target FG | 1014.0 | |
| Target OG | 1055.0 | |
| EBC | 30.0 | |
| SRM | 15.0 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 74.55% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 19°C | 66°F |
TWIST
| Pumkin puree | 375.0g | End |
| Grains of paradise | 2.5g | End |
| Star Anise | 1.5g | End |
| Cinnamon | 2.5g | End |
| Nutmeg | 2.5g | End |
| Allspice | 2.5g | End |
| Ginger | 2.5g | End |
| Clove | 2.5g | End |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale | 3.88kg | 8.6lbs |
| Munich | 0.63kg | 1.4lbs |
| Dark Crystal | 0.13kg | 0.3lbs |
| Amber | 0.38kg | 0.8lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum | 2.5g | Start | Bitter |
| Willamette | 12.5g | Middle | Flavour |
| First Gold | 12.5g | Middle | Flavour |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II
FOOD Pairing
- Creamy maple syrup and bacon soup
- Chunky chicken and vegetable spiced stew
- Pumpkin pie
BREWER'S TIP
Experiment with the spice addition to find the correct balance to suit your taste. FYI star anise is a very strong flavour.