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    Home > Bread > Moist Pumpkin Bread Made With Pumpkin Beer

    Moist Pumpkin Bread Made With Pumpkin Beer

    Published: Aug 30, 2023 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Pumpkin Bread pinterest image.

    The secret to this super moist pumpkin bread recipe is to add pumpkin beer or pumpkin ale. This is a very popular recipe full of warm spices and pumpkin flavor. This is a “no mixer” pumpkin bread recipe, which makes this a quick and easy fix.

    Pumpkin bread sliced on a plate.

    I’m not going to tip toe around the pumpkin patch with this one, I’m here to say … this is simply the best pumpkin bread recipe. And adios, rest in peace, to the pumpkin bread recipe I’ve made and served for over 30 years. (sorry Mom) This recipe is times better.

    This is a pumpkin bread recipe made with pumpkin beer. I’m not an expert with the chemistry of what happens when you mix beer and flour, but even the great Heisenberg would stop the burners for a bite of this bread

    Tip: Homemade Pumpkin Bread makes a wonderful seasonal gift for neighbors, co-workers and also makes a great hostess gift.

    Serving Ideas

    This is one of those recipes that can wear so many hats.

    • It can be a sweet bread side dish to serve with a Fall meal like Pumpkin Cider Glazed Pork Loin.
    • A breakfast side to go with those Home Fried Potatoes with Ham.
    • Or simply enjoyed with that morning cup of coffee.

    Simply stated, it’s super moist quick pumpkin bread recipe that you’ll want to make over and over again.

    Take my advice and double this recipe and give as gifts. Let’s take a look.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    This pumpkin bread recipe with no nuts, it’s pure and simple in flavor and texture.

    Ingredients to make pumpkin spice bread with pumpkin beer.
    • Canned Pumpkin.
    • Pumpkin Beer, or ale
    • All Purpose Flour
    • Granulated White Sugar
    • Brown Sugar
    • Oils: olive oil and vegetable or canola oil.
    • Eggs
    • Baking Soda
    • Pumpkin Spices: Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Ground Ginger, Ground Nutmeg, Salt

    Step by Step Instructions, It’s Easy

    This recipe makes two 9 x 5 loafs of pumpkin bread.

    Mixing together wet ingredients to make pumpkin bread.
    Mixing dry ingredients together to make pumpkin bread.
    • Step 1: In a large bowl mix together the pumpkin, eggs, oils, beer and sugars until well blended
    • Step 2: In a medium bowl, sift the remaining dry ingredients, then stir with a whisk.
    Mixing dry and wet ingredients together to make pumpkin bread.
    Batter to make spiced pumpkin bread.
    • Step 3: Add the dry mixture gradually into the wet ingredients, about a cup at a time. I use a large whisk and give it about 30 hard and brisk stirs each time I add a cup of the dry ingredients.
    • Step 4: Blend until well incorporated but do not over mix. You can use a stand mixer or a hand mixer, but I’ve always used a whisk, less cleanup and makes this truly an easy pumpkin bread recipe.
    Pumpkin bread dough in two loaf pans.
    Best pumpkin bread made with pumpkin beer ale
    • Step 5: Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking with a toothpick or skewer after 40 minutes. Watch it close and don’t let it over-cook.

    Common Questions

    Can You Freeze Pumpkin Bread?

    Absolutely yes. That’s the beauty about this recipe. Get a jump on your holiday cooking. Make several loaves of this quick pumpkin bread and freeze it. Pumpkin bread will keep in the freezer for three months. I like to wrap it in plastic wrap, then with a layer of aluminum foil.

    What Causes Pumpkin Bread To Crack On Top?

    As with any quick bread, the top of the bread tends rise and to set-up more quickly. This causes cracking. I happen to like the rustic look of the crusty cracked topping and it’s a great place to test the bread using a toothpick or cake tester while baking.

    Tips for Success

    • Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree rather than a can of pumpkin pie filling. They are usually found side by side on the baking aisle. Pumpkin puree is simply pumpkin that has been pureed for our convenience. Pumpkin pie filling has been seasoned with pumpkin spices and sugar.

    Pumpkin Bread Recipe Made with Pumpkin Beer

    Serve this pumpkin bread slathered with butter, or room temperature cream cheese.

    This pumpkin bread is super moist and with a little layer of crispy crust, you’ll be slathering more than one slice of this bread with creamy butter. Smooth in flavor, the clove flavor shines through for a delicious loaf of Autumn bread.

    And if you’re looking for more unique quick bread recipes, you won’t want to miss this one for Dark Chocolate Banana Bread, made in a cast iron skillet.

    More Fall Pumpkin Recipes

    • Pumpkin Goat Cheese Spread
    • Pumpkin Pot au Creme
    • Pumpkin Pie Martini
    • Pumpkin Cider Brined Pork Roast
    • Chile Poblano with Pumpkin Mole

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    Moist Pumpkin Spice Bread With Pumpkin Ale

    Lea Ann Brown
    This is the best pumpkin bread I have ever had. Makes 2 loaves.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 329 kcal

    Equipment

    • 2 9 x 5 loaf pans

    Ingredients
      

    • 15-ounces canned Pure pumpkin puree I use Libbys
    • 4 Eggs
    • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil or canola oil
    • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
    • 2/3 Cup Pumpkin Beer or pumpkin ale.
    • 1 1/2 Cup White Sugar
    • 1 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
    • 3 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
    • 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
    • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
    • 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
    • 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Nutmeg or dried nutmeg
    • 1/2 Teaspoon Cloves
    • 1/2 Teaspoon Ginger
    • 1/4 Cup Raw Sugar for topping. Optional.

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9 x 5 loaf pans.
    • In a large bowl mix together the pumpkin, eggs, oils, beer and sugars until well blended.
    • In a medium bowl, sift the dry ingredients, then stir with a whisk.
    • Add the dry mixture gradually into the wet ingredients, about a cup at a time. I use a large whisk and give it about 30 hard and brisk stirs each time I add a cup of the dry ingredients. Blend until well incorporated but do not over mix. You can use a stand mixer or a hand mixer.
    • Pour batter into the two loaf pans and sprinkle top with raw sugar (optional). Adding the raw sugar will add a sweet crust on the bread. If you prefer a leas sweet bread, skip it. If you don’t have raw sugar you could use white sugar
    • Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking with a toothpick or skewer after 40-45 minutes. Watch it close and don't let it over-cook.
    • Let the bread cool before you remove from the loaf pans.

    Notes

    Tips for Success:
    Taste the batter before baking and see if it has enough of the spice flavor you like. You can add a dash of Pumpkin Pie Spice to add more flavor. However, I like it as it is.
    Sprinkling the top with raw sugar, will add a little sparkle to the appearance.
    Tips for Success: 
    Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree rather than a can of pumpkin pie filling. They are usually found side by side on the baking aisle. Pumpkin puree is simply pumpkin that has been pureed for our convenience. Pumpkin pie filling has been seasoned with pumpkin spices and sugar.
    Keyword bread, pumpkin

    Moist Pumpkin Bread made with Pumpkin Ale …It’s what’s for Snacking.

    Lea Ann Brown
    Lea Ann Brown

    Why Trust These Recipes? Lea Ann Brown has lived, worked and played in Colorado for 45 years. She has immersed herself in the Colorado Culinary space, is a Culinary School Graduate and publishes her Colorado food Blog, Cooking On The Ranch.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Larry says

      August 31, 2023 at 8:36 am

      Looks very good and we’ll try if I can find the beer.

      Reply
    2. Sue Lau says

      October 19, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      When I saw the title I expected this to be more like a savory beer bread with a little pumpkin, but seeing it works as a tea bread is very interesting! I am going to have to try this and see for myself. Great post!

      Reply
    3. cheri says

      October 16, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Lea Ann, we love pumpkin bread, love how you brought it to a new level.

      Reply
    4. Susan says

      October 15, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Wow, that’s quite an endorsement! The photo with the butter slice is making my mouth water. Sounds delicious!

      Reply
    5. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says

      October 15, 2015 at 11:30 am

      What a great recipe! Sorry you’ve been “deprived” of it for the last 30 years but it’s never too late to find a new favorite.

      Reply
    6. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

      October 15, 2015 at 9:04 am

      Lea Ann, that looks wonderful. I love all kinds of pumpkin bread, but I’ve never had one made with beer! I’m not a beer drinker, but I’ll try this if I can buy just a bottle of beer rather than a whole six-pack. Love your photos, especially with the well-loved bread pan.

      Reply
    7. Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says

      October 14, 2015 at 11:40 pm

      What a perfect Autumn selection for this month’s theme. Looks so tasty.

      Reply
    8. Happy Valley Chow says

      October 14, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      This looks and sounds amazing! Great recipe 🙂

      Happy Blogging!
      Happy Valley Chow

      Reply
    9. Kate says

      October 14, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      We love pumpkin bread but I have never heard of adding pumpkin beer…that would be delicious…. It was only recently that I had my first Pumpkin Beer. Off to BevMo to find a good pumpkin beer for this bread!

      Reply
    10. Linda@There and Back Again Food says

      October 14, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Oh my! That bread sounds wonderful! I will be making some very soon!

      Reply
    11. Lawyer Loves Lunch says

      October 14, 2015 at 10:57 am

      I really really love pumpkin bread, and the way you described this one makes me want to rush home and make a loaf right now! Oh, and I’m loving your food pics lately, Lea Ann!

      Reply
    12. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      October 14, 2015 at 9:55 am

      The best? Gotta try it! Love the idea of pumpkin ale — always try to have one or two of those at this time of the year. So I’ll dedicate some to this recipe. 😉 Really inspired — thanks.

      Reply
    13. Debra says

      October 14, 2015 at 9:34 am

      So sad to have to give last rites to those old pumpkin bread recipes, but HELLO to this boozie one!

      Reply
    14. Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says

      October 14, 2015 at 9:33 am

      I’ve seen a bunch of pumpkin beers at my grocery store this month. I think I’m going to have to pick out one of them and give this bread a go if it’s that fantastic (it sure looks like it is).

      Reply
    15. Liz says

      October 14, 2015 at 6:18 am

      I don’t think my family has ever met a pumpkin bread they haven’t loved! Your pick for this month looks fantastic!!!

      Reply
    16. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

      October 14, 2015 at 4:37 am

      I must be from another planet. I know about banana bread and zucchini bread, but pumpkin bread is a new one to me. Love how moist it looks and using pumpkin flavored beer would sure make a difference too.
      Sam

      Reply

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