Fuck an OG

It took a couple of trips to a few stores but...

And then it was the longest brewday ever. Chopping and Roasting.

All Grain brewing.

Most recipes call for canned pumpkin. We went with fresh. I asked Chef what he knew about pumpkins. He said "Everything." I told him of my ideas for a Pumpkin Ale he said "Sugar Pies", "They're the sweetest and the first of the season." He offered to order me some immediately, even checked the price when I wasn't looking but I had no desire to cross the bridge to save a few bucks and I knew the Bowl would have them. They didn't, but the Bowl 2 did.

Some recipes call for adding the roasted flesh to the mash, some for adding to the boil. We did both. Half to the mash, half to the boil.

Kept it mild on the spice. Don't want a bottle of pumpkin pie.

It took Seven Hours and that didn't include the extensive cleaning necessary after the mess I made. I'm still cleaning grain and stick out of the kitchen. The dog helped with the floor.

All went well, the only disturbances were that after such a long day I forgot to get an OG reading, and I didn't get 5 full gallons. By the time it's conditioned there will be less. I did just get a 6.5 carboy so batches will get larger. Ferment in a 6.5, condition in a 5.

Cucurbita should be ready for Halloween and those that know, know it's A Very Special time of year.