Perform a protein rest at 120°F (49°C) for 10 minutes and a saccharification rest at 154°F (68°C) for 60 minutes. Mash out at 168°F (76°C) for 10 minutes. Boil for 90 minutes. Ferment at 68°F (20°C) for two weeks. See the article text for brewing tips and more specifics.
Suggested pumpkin preparation: Prepare your pumpkin by putting it in a separate pot containing about one gallon of water, stirring it to make sure it is fully dissolved. Put the grain in the main mash vessel, mix, then add the pumpkin/mash water mixture.
After two weeks, raise the temperature of the saison to 78°F (26°C) for a few days.
Secondary fermentation for 2-3 weeks.
Add pumpkin pie spice during kegging process for Pocahontas Pumpkin ale. Do not add pumpkin pie spice to Saison D’Potiron.