Pumpkin Ale Extract Beer Recipe Kits
Pumpkin beers are the cozy classics of fall, with warm spices, smooth malts, and just enough pumpkin mischief to make the season feel festive. Our pumpkin beer extract recipe kits let you brew everything from crisp, spiced amber ales to bold dessert-inspired brews with caramel, coffee, or nutty richness. Pumpkin ales are popular beginning with Halloween, but they're enjoyed on Thanksgiving and all the way to Christmas. Whatever kind of pumpkin ale you can imagine, we have a flavor here with your name on it.
Our pumpkin extract beer kits are a great fit for beginner and intermediate brewers using just about any home brew kit. If you need gear, check out our beer-making equipment kits — they pair perfectly with all recipes we sell. Every beer recipe kit we offer is hand made fresh to your order, one at a time, and comes complete with everything you need to brew a great-tasting beer at home.
Frequently Asked Questions: Pumpkin Ale Extract Beer Recipe Kits
What is a Pumpkin Ale?
Pumpkin Ales are malt-forward beers brewed with pumpkin and warm autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. They range from crisp and spiced to rich and dessert-like — the flavor of fall in a glass.
Do your kits use real pumpkin or just spices?
All of our kits include real pumpkin as well as natural pumpkin pie flavor extract. Check each recipe description to see what’s included.
Can I add my own pumpkin?
Yes! When brewing pumpkin beers, you can add roasted or canned pumpkin during the boil to enhance flavor and body. Just make sure to avoid flavored or pre-spiced pumpkin purée, and be prepared for some extra trub in the fermenter.
What’s a fun twist on traditional pumpkin ale?
We've got a whole pumpkin patch worth of flavor twists, from nutty brown ales to Belgian abbey spice bombs. There's a pumpkin brew to keep all taste buds happy.
Try our Happy Jack Caramel Latte Pumpkin Ale — a smooth amber ale layered with caramel, pumpkin spice, and latte flavor. It’s basically a fall festival in your fermenter.
Can I brew a nutty pumpkin ale?
Definitely — pumpkin pairs beautifully with nutty, roasted flavors. You’ll get delicious results by combining classic pumpkin spice with brown ale malt depth.
How strong are your pumpkin ales?
We offer everything from sessionable sippers like Pumpkin Amber Session Ale to heavy hitters like The Gravedigger Imperial Pumpkin Ale at 10.1% ABV. Choose your intensity — or go big and age it until Thanksgiving.
What food pairs well with pumpkin ale?
Try roasted turkey, pork chops, butternut squash soup, sharp cheddar, or anything pumpkin-spiced. Pumpkin ales also pair well with pies, spice cakes, and caramel desserts.
Too lazy to pair with food? Pair pumpkin ale with...the sinking realization that you're calling chips and salsa 'dinner' again.