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Black Cat pumkin ale

1 medium pumpkin, 2 sticks cinnamon, 1 vanilla bean, 1 tbsp. cloves, 1tbsp. allspice, 2 oz. fresh ginger.

Brewer: Coop and Carl Email: -
Beer: Black Cat pumkin ale Style: Imperial Stout
Type: All grain Size: 6 gallons
Color:
173 HCU
Bitterness: 4 IBU
OG: 1.069 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 7.4% v/v (5.8% w/w)
Water: 1/2 tsp. gypsum, 1 whirlfloc tablet
Grain: 13 lb. Belgian pale
2 lb. Belgian aromatic
2 lb. British chocolate
Mash: 60% efficiency
Add: 1/3 of pumpkin at beginning of mash, cut into 1 inch slices.
Boil: 45 minutes SG 1.092 4.5 gallons
1 lb. Honey
add remainder of pumpkin in 1 inch slices at 45, 30 and 15 minutes. add spices at 30 minutes
Hops: 1 oz. Liberty (4% AA, 15 min.)
1 oz. Liberty (aroma)

Recipe posted 10/07/09.