So this last weekend Cana met again. We had 6 people show up because evidently we aren't the best at getting the word out. Sorry everyone! We'll work on that some more. This time we tasted the Cana Pale Ale from last time and made a Pumpkin Ale. Weather was great for fall and we had a really good time. Here's the details about the recipe:
Recipe:
11 Gallons
Fermentables:
12 lb GW 2-Row
2 lb Crystal 20L
1.5 lb Munich Light
1.5 lb Victory
12 oz Flaked Wheat
About 5 lb of roasted pumpkin
Anticipated OG: 1.047
Actual OG: 1.050
Anticipated FG: 1.010
Actual OG: 1.011
ABV: 5.1%
Brewhouse efficiency: 75%
Hops:
1 oz Cascade (10.2%) for 60m
1 oz Cascade (10.2%) for 30m
26 IBU
Yeasts:
Safale US-05 in one half
Safale US-04 in other half
Notes:
Brewing was really smooth. We were worried about the mash sticking, but everything went great. We added the pumpkin to the mash after roasting it for an hour the day before. To roast it, cut in half, scoop out seeds, lay face down on baking sheet with 1/2 to 1 inch of water, and bake for one hour at about 400 degrees. Then scoop out the pumpkin from the skin. Then add to the mash! We also added in some nutmeg and cinnamon to the boil. We just sort of pinched some and put it in, so it wasn't much, but we don't know how much it was. We also didn't know how much the pumpkin would add to the gravity, so we were hoping just a few points, and it added just a few points. So that worked out pretty well. Can't wait to taste it next month! You should join us!
Update 10/29/12: Kegged 2 gallons yesterday and bottled 41 bottles to take home! Come on out and grab a few to take to your Thanksgiving feast to share! See you Saturday, November 3!
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