This Evil Jack 5 Gallon All Grain beer recipe kit helps you brew a bold seasonal spiced pumpkin ale with warm autumn spices and smooth Caramunich malt character, ready to drink in about four weeks.
Makes 5 gallons of Evil Jack Pumpkin Ale
All-grain recipe designed for brewers with an all-grain system
Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
Seasonal spiced pumpkin ale with warm autumn spice character
Driest, and the spice stays sharp
This is a spiced ale where the pumpkin spice is meant to lead, and US-05 hands it the whole stage. Nothing here finishes drier, and it adds no flavor of its own, so you taste the cinnamon and nutmeg individually rather than blended together.
Ferment at 64-79°F
Attenuation 78-82%
Flocculation Medium
Clean and neutral
Clean, with room for the spice
1056 stays out of the way of the pumpkin spice while finishing fuller than US-05, and that extra weight gives the Caramunich and the spice blend something to sit on. It is forgiving across a wide temperature band, so an unheated room through autumn will hold it.
Ferment at 60-72°F
Attenuation 73-77%
Flocculation Low-Medium
Clean and versatile
The sweetest, fullest version
Nothing here finishes with more malt behind it, so the pumpkin spice sits on a properly sweet base, which is what most people picture when they imagine a spiced ale. Very high flocculation drops it clear. It works in a tight temperature band, so keep it even.
Ferment at 65-68°F
Attenuation 63-70%
Flocculation Very High
Sweet, malty, very clear
Malty and English
1968 brings a distinctly malty character that gives the pumpkin spice a warm caramel base to sit on. Extremely flocculent, so it drops bright quickly and looks good in the glass early. A diacetyl rest before packaging is time well spent.
Ferment at 64-72°F
Attenuation 67-71%
Flocculation High
Malty and sweet finishing
✅ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step brewing support
Flavor Profile & Beer Style
Evil Jack is a spiced pumpkin ale with a smooth malty sweetness balanced by warm autumn spices. Ceylon cinnamon, fresh nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and real pumpkin powder create a layered spice character that complements the clean malt base without overpowering it. Cluster hops provide mild bittering to keep the beer balanced, while the spice blend adds complexity and seasonal warmth that lingers on the finish.
What’s Included in the Recipe Kit
This Evil Jack 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit includes all the ingredients to brew a batch of Evil Jack from scratch:
Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included..
How the Brewing Process Works
Brewing your Evil Jack Pumpkin Spiced Ale follows a typical all-grain brewing process:
Mash: Convert grain starches into fermentable sugars for a clean, light malt base.
Sparge: Rinse the grains to collect sweet wort.
Boil: Add Cluster hops for bittering. Add the pumpkin spice blend at the end of the boil for subtle spice character, or reserve it for a spice tincture during fermentation for more intense flavor.
Ferment: Ferment with American ale yeast until clean and fully attenuated.
Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks from brew day to glass.
This all-grain Evil Jack Pumpkin Ale delivers a bold, seasonal brew with warm spice character, smooth malt sweetness, and the unmistakable flavors of autumn in every sip."
New to Liquid Yeast?
Liquid yeast can deliver excellent fermentation performance and a wider range of strain options, but it’s a living, perishable product that requires a little extra care.
Liquid yeast may arrive warm. Ice packs help reduce heat exposure but do not guarantee cold arrival.
Refrigerate it when received and plan to brew as soon as possible.
We recommend adding an insulated mailer + ice pack to liquid yeast orders.
During May–September, dry yeast is strongly recommended due to higher shipping temperatures.
Liquid yeast is final sale and cannot be replaced due to heat exposure during transit.
Recommended Dry Yeast: American ale yeast (SafAle US-05)
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Evil Jack - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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What You'll Brew
Evil Jack
A seasonal spiced pumpkin ale brewed with Caramunich malt and Cluster hops. This amber ale delivers warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger, balanced by a smooth malt sweetness and a clean, crisp finish at around 5.7% ABV.
What's Inside the Evil Jack - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
This Evil Jack 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit includes all the ingredients to brew a batch of Evil Jack from scratch:
Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included..
Make Your Next Batch with the Evil Jack Beer Recipe Kit
Brewing Evil Jack at home lets you bring a bold seasonal pumpkin ale to your glass on your own schedule. This kit walks you through adding the spice blend at just the right moment — on brew day for a subtle background warmth, or as a vodka tincture on bottling day for more pronounced pumpkin spice character. With reusable equipment and handpicked seasonal ingredients, you can brew Evil Jack every fall and fine-tune the spice intensity batch after batch.
Easy Steps to Making Evil Jack Beer
Brewing 5 gallons of your favorite Evil Jack is more rewarding than ever with our Evil Jack 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit. With high-quality ingredients and simple steps, the process is straightforward and satisfying.
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Looking For Instructions?
Every all-grain kit comes with instructions to guide you through the brew day, fermentation and beyond. We provide recipe-specific tips tailored to your exact recipe, including mash temperature, fermentation timelines and more.
This is an ingredients-only kit for homebrewers with an existing 5 gallon all-grain brewing setup — mash tun, kettle, fermenter, and the usual all-grain gear. No equipment included.
What style of beer is Evil Jack?
Evil Jack is a spiced pumpkin amber ale — not a stout, not a porter. Despite the seasonal spiced character, it pours a warm amber with a smooth, malt-forward backbone.
What are the main flavor notes in Evil Jack?
Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger lead the way, backed by a smooth biscuity malt base with real pumpkin powder adding earthy autumn depth. Balanced and festive without being cloying.
How long is Evil Jack available each year?
Evil Jack is a limited fall seasonal. We produce a set quantity each year, and once it sells out it's done until the following season. A 5 gallon all-grain batch gives you full control over your fall supply.
Is there a way to get stronger pumpkin spice in a 5 gallon batch?
Yes — the tincture method works especially well at 5 gallons. Reserve the pumpkin spice blend and on day 10 of fermentation soak it in 1 oz of vodka in a sealed container. At bottling, stir that mixture into your cooled priming sugar before you fill. The spice comes through clean and pronounced.
How long does a 5 gallon all-grain Evil Jack batch take?
The all-grain process adds a mash and sparge step, but the overall timeline is similar: brew day (longer than extract), roughly 2 weeks of fermentation, and 1–2 weeks of bottle conditioning — about 4–5 weeks total.
Not an All-Grain Brewer? Try the Extract Evil Jack 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit
Our dry malt extract version of this recipe gives you the same classic Evil Jack flavor with a simpler process. Perfect if you’re just starting out or want a quicker brew.
