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Cream Ale

Standard American Beer

A clean, well-attenuated, highly carbonated, flavorful American "lawnmower" beer. Easily drinkable, smooth, and refreshing, with more character than typical American lagers, yet still subtle and restrained.
BJCP 2021

Parâmetros técnicos

OG
1.042 a 1.055
FG
1.006 a 1.012
ABV
4.2 a 5.6%
IBU
8 a 20
SRM
2.0 a 5.0

Aroma

Medium-low to low malt notes, with a sweet, corn-like aroma. Low DMS optional. Medium-low hop aroma optional, using any variety but floral, spicy, or herbal notes are most common. Overall, has a subtle, balanced aroma. Low fruity esters optional.

Aparência

Pale straw to light gold color, although usually on the pale side. Low to medium head with medium to high carbonation. Fair head retention. Brilliant, sparkling clarity. Effervescent.

Sabor

Low to medium-low hop bitterness. Low to moderate malty sweetness, varying with gravity and attenuation. The malt is generally neutral, possibly grainy or crackery. Usually well-attenuated. Balanced palate, with hops only enough to support the malt. A low to moderate corny flavor is commonly found, but light DMS is optional. Finish can vary from somewhat light, dry, and crisp to faintly sweet. Clean fermentation profile, but low fruity esters are optional. Low to medium-low hop flavor of any variety, but typically floral, spicy, or herbal. Subtle.

Corpo

Generally light and crisp, although body can reach medium. Smooth mouthfeel with medium to high attenuation; higher attenuation levels can lend a "thirst quenching" quality. High carbonation.

Contexto

Most commercial examples are in the 1.050--1.053 OG range, and bitterness rarely rises above 20 IBUs.

Exemplos comerciais

Genesee Cream AleLiebotschaner Cream AleKiwanda Pre-Prohibition Cream AleLittle Kings Cream AleSleeman Cream AleSun King Sunlight Cream Ale
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