Pumpkin Lager Beer Recipe | BIAB Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer | Brewer's Friend
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Pumpkin Lager

203 calories 22.2 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: BIAB
Style: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7 gallons
Post Boil Size: 5.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.048 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.061 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 65% (brew house)
Source: Inspired by Reno_eNVy (HBT)
Calories: 203 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 22.2 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Wednesday July 24th 2019
1.061
1.017
5.7%
20.7
12.9
5.6
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
10 lb Viking - Pale Ale Malt10 lb Pale Ale Malt 37 2.5 56.3%
1 lb American - Caramel / Crystal 60L1 lb Caramel / Crystal 60L 34 60 5.6%
1 lb Briess - Victory Malt1 lb Victory Malt 34.5 28 5.6%
60 oz Pumpkin (canned)60 oz Pumpkin (canned) 1 0 21.1%
16 oz Rice Hulls16 oz Rice Hulls 0 0 5.6%
16 oz Brown Sugar16 oz Brown Sugar 45 15 5.6%
17.75 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Hallertau Tradition (Germany)1 oz Hallertau Tradition (Germany) Hops Pellet 4.9 Boil 60 min 17.29 50%
1 oz Hallertau Tradition (Germany)1 oz Hallertau Tradition (Germany) Hops Pellet 4.9 Boil 5 min 3.45 50%
2 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
6 gal Infusion -- 156 °F 60 min
2 gal Sparge -- 163 °F 10 min
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
2.40 g Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.80 g Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) Water Agt Sparge 1 hr.
1.20 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.40 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Sparge 1 hr.
1.50 g Gypsum Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.50 g Gypsum Water Agt Sparge 1 hr.
1.20 g Baking Soda Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
 
Yeast
White Labs - Oktoberfest/Märzen Lager Yeast WLP820
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
69%
Flocculation:
Medium
Optimum Temp:
52 - 58 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
-
Pitch Rate:
1.5 (M cells / ml / ° P) 468 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 2.5 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Amber Full
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
50 5 15 65 55 35
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
 
Notes

1.5 Tbps pumpkin pie spice @ 5 min remaining in boil

2019 Batch - Spices came out harsh and bitter. Good after 4-6 weeks in bottle. Use a tincture next year. Pumpkin not really noticeable. Consider adding vanilla bean.

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