For more on brewing a winning pumpkin ale—including how to make and use the spice tincture—see Make Your Best.
ALL-GRAIN
Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.062 (15.2°P)
FG: 1.016 (4.1°P)
IBUs: 22
ABV: 6.5%
Recipe: Autumn Leaves Pumpkin Ale
Here’s a fairly classic take on an American seasonal tradition: a solid amber-brown ale that includes both the real (pumpkin) and the evocative (pie spice).
By Josh Weikert
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