Cream Ale Extract Beer Recipe Kit

Classic American Cream Ale

Kick back with the easy-drinking, effortlessly refreshing Classic American Cream Ale. This timeless favorite features 32oz of premium, brewer’s-grade corn syrup, carefully sourced to give you authentic cream ale character in an extract-friendly package. Paired with high-quality malt extracts and subtle American hops, this beer delivers a crisp, clean, and smooth finish perfect for quenching your thirst after mowing the lawn—or anytime you're craving refreshment. Enjoy the balance of gentle malt sweetness, subtle corn character, and restrained hop bitterness in every sip. Cheers to brewing tradition made deliciously simple!

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: Clean and subtle, featuring a lightly sweet grain character and gentle corn-like notes. Soft floral hop aroma, offering delicate balance.
• Appearance: Brilliant pale straw color with exceptional clarity and effervescent carbonation. Forms a clean white head with moderate retention.
• Flavor: Lightly sweet malt flavor perfectly balanced by subtle corny sweetness. Restrained bitterness adds complexity without overpowering. Crisp, clean finish with outstanding drinkability.
• Mouthfeel: Light-bodied, smooth, and highly carbonated, offering a refreshing and thirst-quenching drinking experience.

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Additional information

SKU	B1390
Beer Color	Light
Original Gravity	1.050
Total Time to Make	6 weeks
Regional Style	USA
Alcohol Content	Medium
Yield	5 Gallons
Beer Style	Cream Ale
Fermentation Type	Ale
Beer Recipe Kit Instructions	Click here for recipe kit instructions
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More About Cream Ale (BJCP Style 1C):

Cream Ale is a classic American beer style known for its smooth character, high carbonation, and exceptional drinkability. Developed in the late 1800s as an ale competitor to popular American lagers, Cream Ale survived prohibition and continues to charm beer drinkers today with its subtle malt sweetness, gentle hop character, and signature corn-like aroma and flavor.

This beer is highly approachable, often referred to as a perfect "lawnmower beer," thanks to its crisp finish and clean profile. While similar to American Lagers, Cream Ales offer a bit more complexity and character, yet remain lighter-bodied and smoother than blonde ales or Kölsch.

Cream Ale Style Range:

• SRM: 2–5
• IBU: 8–20
• Original Gravity (OG): 1.042–1.055
• ABV: 4.2–5.6%

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