Evil Jack 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

Name: Evil Jack 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit
Brand: Craft a Brew
SKU: 5RK-EJ-X
Price: 41.5 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.66 (47 reviews)

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Evil Jack is a spiced pumpkin amber ale with smooth malt sweetness and a warm, layered autumn spice character. Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and real pumpkin powder complement a clean Caramunich malt base, while Cluster hops provide mild bittering that keeps the beer balanced and refreshing.

The spice blend adds complexity and seasonal warmth that lingers on the finish — festive without being cloying, and surprisingly sessionable at ~5.7% ABV.

Brewing your Evil Jack 5 Gallon Pumpkin Spice Ale follows a straightforward extract brewing process:

Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and add Cluster hops according to the recipe
Add Spices: Add the pumpkin spice blend on brew day for subtle warmth, or reserve it for a bottling-day tincture for stronger spice character
Ferment: Ferment with American ale yeast until clean and fully attenuated
Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks

This process highlights warm autumn spice character while keeping the malt base clean and balanced.

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.

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This recipe kit is ideal for:

Brewers with 5-gallon equipment who love autumn seasonal brewing
Pumpkin beer enthusiasts and fans of warm, spiced ales
Brewers looking for a festive fall batch big enough to share and still have plenty left
Drinkers who love the flavors of fall — cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and pumpkin — in a clean, drinkable amber ale
Because it's brewed in larger volume, this batch is perfect for fall parties, Halloween gatherings, or keeping a seasonal tap stocked all the way through autumn.

Evil Jack 5 Gallon 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 Beer Recipe Kit

This Evil Jack 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit includes all the ingredients to brew a batch of Evil Jack:

6.25 lb Pilsen Dry Malt Extract
Cluster (Bittering) Hop Packet
Steeping Grains
Grain Steeping Bag
Pumpkin Spice Blend
Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast if you have your own)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment do I need to brew this kit?

This is a recipe-only kit for homebrewers with an existing 5 gallon setup — kettle, fermenter, and standard homebrew gear. Ingredients only, no equipment included.

Is Evil Jack a dark beer like a stout?

No — Evil Jack is an amber ale. The pumpkin spice character can feel rich, but it pours a warm amber with a medium body, not a dark roasted profile.

What does Evil Jack taste like in a 5 gallon batch?

The same warm, spiced pumpkin ale character you love — cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger over a smooth malt base — scaled up so you have enough to share through the whole fall season.

Is Evil Jack available all year?

Evil Jack is a seasonal release that we bring back each fall. A 5 gallon batch is a great way to stock up while it's available.

Can I boost the pumpkin spice intensity on a 5 gallon batch?

Absolutely. Hold the spice blend back from brew day and make a tincture on day 10 of fermentation — soak the pumpkin spice in 1 oz of vodka in a sealed container. At bottling, stir the tincture into your cooled priming sugar. On a 5 gallon batch this method really lets the spice come through.

How long does a 5 gallon batch of Evil Jack take?

Plan for about 4 weeks total — brew day, about 2 weeks of fermentation, and 1–2 weeks of bottle conditioning. Some brewers give it a little longer for best results.