Pumpkin Spice Beer
All Origin Hybrid/Mixed Lagers or Ale · Brewers Association 2025
5 SRM50 SRM
- OG
- 1.030 – 1.110
- FG
- 1.006 – 1.030
- ABV
- 2.5 – 12 %
- IBU
- 5 – 35
- Color
All Origin Hybrid/Mixed Lagers or Ale · Brewers Association 2025
These are any beers using pumpkins ( Cucurbita pepo ) or winter squash as an adjunct in either the mash, kettle, primary or secondary fermentation. Pumpkin or squash aromas and flavors may range from very subtle to intense. They are spiced with other ingredients whose character should be present and in balance. While cinnamon, allspice, clove, and nutmeg are common spices added to American-type pumpkin beers, other spices may be used. For example, a brewer could replicate a Wit-Pumpkin spiced beer by using orange peel and coriander. When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, brewers may be asked to provide supplemental information about entries in this category to allow for accurate evaluation of diverse entries. Such information might include the underlying beer style upon which the entry is based, or other information unique to the entry such as spice(s) used, pumpkin or squash used, if any and related processing or other factors which influence perceived sensory outcomes.
Can vary from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style
Clear to hazy is acceptable
Can vary from low to medium-high depending on the underlying style
None to medium and, if present, in harmony with spice, pumpkin or squash, and other attributes.
Low to medium-low
Typical of underlying beer style
Varies with underlying style
Brew to this style
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