This Evil Jack 5 Gallon beer recipe kit helps you brew a bold seasonal spiced pumpkin ale with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and real pumpkin powder, ready to drink in about four weeks.
Makes 5 gallons of beer
Ready to drink in 4 weeks
Ingredient-only beer recipe kit
Seasonal beer, available for a limited time only
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 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.
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:
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)
How the Brewing Process Works
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.
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.
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.
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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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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.
Need The Complete Evil Jack Beer Making Kit?
New to brewing? Start with the Evil Jack Beer Making Kit, which includes fermentation equipment for beginners.
