Like many people, when I first heard the term "Cream Ale" I had in my mind a creamy, big mouthfeel ale. Of course, that's not what a cream ale is.
But!!!!!!
I wanted to make a beer that is closer to what I originally suspected cream ale to be. Light in color, clean, not "malty" yet very creamy and kind of sweet. Here is the recipe I came up with.
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5 gallon batch
3 lb American 2-row malt
1 lb Wheat malt
3 lb Flaked oats
12 oz Flaked barley
12 oz CaraPils
12 oz Crystal 15
1 oz Cascade - 60 mins
1 oz Czech Saaz - 10 mins
1 lb lactose
Denny's Favorite Yeast (WYeast 1450)
Mash at 160F.
65F fermentation
Lager for 3 weeks
A bit less carbonation than a normal beer
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How does this look? Any suggestions?
And also, if this is not a cream ale, what would this style be called?
But!!!!!!
I wanted to make a beer that is closer to what I originally suspected cream ale to be. Light in color, clean, not "malty" yet very creamy and kind of sweet. Here is the recipe I came up with.
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5 gallon batch
3 lb American 2-row malt
1 lb Wheat malt
3 lb Flaked oats
12 oz Flaked barley
12 oz CaraPils
12 oz Crystal 15
1 oz Cascade - 60 mins
1 oz Czech Saaz - 10 mins
1 lb lactose
Denny's Favorite Yeast (WYeast 1450)
Mash at 160F.
65F fermentation
Lager for 3 weeks
A bit less carbonation than a normal beer
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How does this look? Any suggestions?
And also, if this is not a cream ale, what would this style be called?