STORY

Overview: Midnight Lantern Pumpkin Stout is a rich fall stout brewed with Coopers Dark UME, Smooth DME, lactose, Chocolate Malt, Crystal 40, Carapils, Glacier hops, S-33 yeast, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. It delivers dark malt depth, creamy body, seasonal spice, and smooth pumpkin flavor.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a dark, malty stout with roasted chocolate notes, light caramel depth, creamy lactose body, pumpkin spice warmth, vanilla smoothness, and a full fall-inspired finish.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Pumpkin Note: This recipe uses 12–15 ounces of pumpkin puree that should be lightly browned in a pan before brewing. Browning the puree helps deepen the flavor before it is added to the boil.

Spice Note: Pumpkin pie spice and vanilla are powerful additions. Use the listed amounts for a balanced pumpkin stout character.

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 Can Coopers Dark Unhopped Malt Extract (UME)
• 1 Packet BrewMax DME Smooth
• 1 Packet Lactose
• 1 Packet Chocolate Malt
• 1 Packet Crystal 40 Malt
• 1 Packet Carapils Malt
• 1 Packet Glacier Hops
• 1 Packet S-33 Yeast
• 2 Muslin Hop Sacks
• 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

YOU PROVIDE

12–15 oz Pumpkin Puree, lightly browned in a pan

1/2 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

FOR FANS OF

Wasatch Brewery Black O' Lantern

Pumpkin stouts

Fall seasonal beers

Dark spiced ales

BREW SPECS

BREW TIME

Fermentation: 3 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 6–8 weeks or longer

Conditioning Note: Stouts, pumpkin beers, spice additions, lactose, and higher-gravity recipes usually improve with additional conditioning.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a rich seasonal stout with real pumpkin character, smooth lactose body, roasted malt depth, and warming fall spice. It is dark, cozy, and built for cool-weather drinking.