Pumkin Porter Extract Critique

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  1. Smokebox_79

    Smokebox_79 Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 Pennsylvania

    So next weekend Im going adventurous and doing a Pumpkin Porter. Heres the recipe. 5 gal extract recipe. Any suggestions or changes?

    1lbs Crystal 60L
    8oz Chocolate
    2oz Carafa III
    2oz Honey Malt
    6lbs Light DME

    1oz UK Fuggles (FWH 20 min)
    1oz UK Goldings (60 min)

    2.8lbs Canned Pumpkin (60 min)
    2 Cinnamon Sticks (5 min)
    .5tsp Fresh ground Allspice (5 min)
    .5tsp Ground Nutmeg (5 min)

    White Labs #WLP004 Irish Ale Yeast
     
    #1 Smokebox_79, Sep 5, 2013
  2. LostTraveler

    LostTraveler Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2011 Maine

    you mashing the pumpkin or adding to boil? From all accounts I have read of people doing pumpkin in boil it turns to soup but shouldnt be too bad since its not a whole lot. Spices look good, I now tend to use pumpkin pie spice instead of separate spices. Has a nice balance to it.
     
    #2 LostTraveler, Sep 5, 2013
  3. Smokebox_79

    Smokebox_79 Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Adding to the boil at 60 min, hopefully it doesnt soupify! I happened upon whole allspice and prefer freshly grinding it to spice packets. Thanks for the reply!
     
    #3 Smokebox_79, Sep 5, 2013
  4. LostTraveler

    LostTraveler Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2011 Maine

    Fresh ginger?
     
    #4 LostTraveler, Sep 5, 2013
  5. Smokebox_79

    Smokebox_79 Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 Pennsylvania

    If I can find it!
     
    #5 Smokebox_79, Sep 5, 2013
  6. Smokebox_79

    Smokebox_79 Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Cant decide on ground ginger or fresh ginger root.... Any thoughts? Hoping .5tsp isnt too much either. I have OCD so round numbers satisfy that with me!
     
    #6 Smokebox_79, Sep 12, 2013
  7. nquigley16

    nquigley16 Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2012 Massachusetts

    I would probably do a bit less pumpkin. Maybe 1.5 pounds. Ive heard its a bit off a hassle with that much, I always do less pumpkin and a good blend of spices in order to get that nice pumpkin beer smell.
     
    #7 nquigley16, Sep 12, 2013
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  8. Smokebox_79

    Smokebox_79 Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Since I'm going off a porter style, I thought I more pumpkin might boost that flavor. Good to consider though!
     
    #8 Smokebox_79, Sep 12, 2013
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