Cream Ale All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

Classic American Cream Ale

Brew up an authentic American classic with the Classic American Cream Ale All-Grain Beer Recipe Kit. This traditional recipe showcases high-quality, premium flaked corn to deliver that signature smoothness and gentle corn sweetness beloved in Cream Ales. Combined with crisp American two-row malt and subtle American hop character, this beer is clean, refreshing, and endlessly drinkable. Perfectly balanced and brilliantly clear, this Cream Ale is your ideal companion for sunny afternoons, backyard barbecues, or simply relaxing after a day's work. Cheers to a timeless brew made the old-fashioned way.

Cream Ale Brewing Notes:

Style: Cream Ale
Fermentation Range: 59–75°F
Original Gravity (OG): 1.050
IBU: 23
ABV: 5.4%

Cream Ale Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Subtle grainy sweetness, featuring soft notes of corn and delicate floral hops. Balanced and inviting.
Appearance: Pale straw-colored, brilliantly clear, with lively carbonation. Forms a dense white head with moderate retention.
Flavor: Crisp malt backbone complemented by subtle sweetness from flaked corn. Hop bitterness is mild yet supportive, offering a clean, dry finish with exceptional drinkability.
Mouthfeel: Smooth and refreshing, light-bodied, and highly carbonated for an easy-drinking, thirst-quenching experience.

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More About Cream Ale (BJCP Style 1C):

Cream Ale is a distinctly American beer style admired for its smooth texture, high carbonation, and incredible drinkability. Originating in the late 1800s as a response to popular American lagers, Cream Ale survived prohibition and remains a favorite today. This beer is renowned for its restrained malt sweetness, subtle corn character, and gentle hop profile, making it a staple choice for easy enjoyment.

Highly approachable, Cream Ales have earned their reputation as the ideal "lawnmower beer," thanks to a clean finish and refreshing taste. While closely related to American Lagers, Cream Ale offers greater complexity, yet remains lighter-bodied and smoother than Blonde Ales or Kölsch.

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